Overview

• Three Russian naval ships and a nuclear-powered submarine will arrive in Cuba for military exercises.
• The U.S. has deployed ships to monitor the Russian vessels, though no threat is anticipated.
• The exercises include air and naval maneuvers, marking the first such operations in the Caribbean since 2019.
• Cuba emphasizes the visit is part of its historical practice of hosting naval units from friendly nations.
• The drills come amid heightened tensions over U.S. support for Ukraine and Russia's military challenges.