The Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov and the nuclear-powered submarine Kazan, accompanied by a tugboat and a fuel vessel, have arrived in the Cuban capital of Havana for a five-day visit.
According to various media sources, Moscow views this visit as a display of its naval prowess amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Both the Admiral Gorshkov and Kazan are equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry, including hypersonic Zircon missiles, Kalibr cruise missiles, and Onyx anti-ship missiles, as confirmed by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
This deployment is significant as it positions Russian military assets in close proximity to United States' territory - just 160 kilometers from Key West, Florida, home to a major US naval air base.
The timing of this deployment coincides with increased support from the US and its Western allies to Ukraine, including authorization for Kyiv to utilize Western-supplied weapons against targets within Russia.
This backing arrives as Russia initiates a new offensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region.
