Russian Warships Dock in Cuba for Second Time in Two Months

The arrival of the Baltic Fleet underscores deepening ties between Russia and Cuba amid ongoing U.S. tensions.

Cuban authorities welcomed the warships with ceremonial shots as residents watched from the shore.
The fleet includes a patrol ship, training vessel, and support ships from Russia's Baltic Fleet.
This visit follows a similar deployment in June, featuring a Russian nuclear submarine.
High-level contacts between Russia and Cuba have increased, with Cuban President Diaz-Canel visiting Moscow four times.
Russia has provided Cuba with oil, flour, and increased tourism as the island nation faces economic hardships.