Concerned by the announcement that, In a few days, several Russian army vessels will arrive in Havana, Cuba, including a nuclear submarine, Marco Rubio, senator from Florida, demanded that Joe Biden, the nation’s president, call the government of the Caribbean island to account.
This week, the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX) confirmed that a Russian naval detachment composed of The frigate Gorshkov, the nuclear submarine Kazan, the fleet oil tanker Pashin and the rescue tug Nikolai Chiker will arrive at the port from Havana, between June 12 and 17.
“The visit corresponds to the historical friendly relations between Cuba and the Russian Federation and is strictly in accordance with international regulations,” a statement indicates.
However, the AP news agency revealed that The US government has been tracking Russian vessels and combat aircraft and plans to conduct a military exercise in Caribbean waters.
It is projected that The displacement of Russian vessels arises as a response to the support that Joe Biden gave to Ukraine with the aim of continuing to withstand the attacks of the Russian army.
In this sense, with the presence of a nuclear submarine in Cuba, the Kremlin is trying to make it clear to the United States that it also has a strategic ally in the region where, if necessary, there may be the possibility of establishing a temporary base.
Given the Russian presence so close, through the social network
“So, If the regime in Cuba decides to allow one to stop at a port just 90 miles from our shores, the Biden administration must impose real consequences on them.“, wrote.
So far, the White House has not responded to the character who is among the seven candidates to become Donald Trump’s running mate during the campaign.
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