Russian Naval Exercises in the Caribbean Sea

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Russia is preparing to deploy combat vessels in the Caribbean Sea for naval exercises, with port calls in Cuba and possibly Venezuela. The U.S. is not concerned by the exercises and sees them as routine naval activity.

Key Points

  • Naval exercises to include Russian warships and long-range bombers
  • First Russian exercises in the Caribbean region since 2019
  • Cuban regime confirms upcoming arrival of Russian vessels
  • Russian vessels to carry out courtesy visits and cultural activities in Havana

Pros

  • Strengthening historic friendly relations between Russia and Cuba
  • Enhancing naval and air activity near the United States for military readiness

Cons

  • Potential for increased tensions between Russia and the U.S.
  • Possible implications for neighboring countries like Venezuela