Russian Naval Exercises in Caribbean Draw U.S. Scrutiny

Russian ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, will conduct military drills in Cuba, with U.S. forces monitoring but no immediate threat expected.

• 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.

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