Russian warships arrive in Cuba, posing a limited threat to the U.S., with expert opinions on the situation and historical context of similar incidents in the past 20 years.
Key Points
Limited threat posed by Russian warships in Cuba
Historical context of similar incidents in the past 20 years
U.S. response likely to involve scout aircraft and surface vessels to shadow the Russian group
Pros
U.S. assets in the area are more than capable of outmaneuvering the Russian warships.
The vessels are not carrying nuclear weapons, according to Cuba's foreign ministry.
Cons
The Kazan submarine is potentially equipped with hypersonic anti-ship missiles that could pose a threat to U.S. naval assets in the region.