Russian Warships Dock in Cuba for Second Time in Two Months

Overview

• 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.