Russian Submarine in Cuba: US Responds with Nuclear Submarine

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Tensions escalate in the Caribbean as Russian nuclear submarine docks in Havana, prompting US response.

Not since the end of the Cold War has the situation of military vessels around the island of Cuba been this delicate.

A day after Russian stealth Nuclear submarine Kazan docked in the Havana port – for a ‘routine deployment’ – the United States responded by deploying a fast-attack nuclear submarine to Guantanamo Bay.


The USS Helena is tasked with this mission.

In its statement, the U. S. Southern Command said that the submarine is in Guantanamo Bay also as part of a ‘routine port visit’ while transiting the Southern Command’s maritime area of responsibility.

This comes after footage of the Russian Northern Fleet ship group arriving off the coast of Cuba was published by the Russian Defense Ministry.

In addition to the nuclear submarine Kazan, it includes the frigate Admiral Gorshkov, the sea tanker Akademik Pashin and the salvage tug Nikolai Chiker.

The Russian sailors were welcomed by the second commander of the Cuban Navy, Flotilla Captain Jose Luis Souto, and Russian Ambassador to Cuba Victor Coronelli.

“For more than 64 years we have maintained relations – first with the USSR, now with the Russians, and this is a demonstration of the continuing solidarity between the two peoples,” another spectator of the ceremony, Maria Clara Castro, told the agency’s correspondent.

This recent development in the Caribbean has raised concerns about a potential Cuban Missile Crisis 2.0, as the situation escalates evermore.

The US Southern Command on the USS Helena: “The fast-attack submarine USS Helena is in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba as part of a routine port visit as it transits the U. S. Southern Command geographic area of responsibility while conducting its global maritime security and national defense mission. The vessel’s location and transit were previously planned.”

The US response to the Russian presence in Cuba is a clear indication of the US commitment to maintaining stability in the region and deterring any potential threats to national security.

The US has long been critical of Russian involvement in the Caribbean, particularly in Cuba, and has maintained a strong military presence in the region to counter any potential threats.

The recent deployment of the USS Helena to Guantanamo Bay is a clear message to Russia and Cuba that the US will not tolerate any actions that threaten its national security or the stability of the region.

The US has also called on Russia to respect the sovereignty of other nations and to refrain from any actions that could escalate tensions in the region.

The US has urged Russia to engage in constructive dialogue and to work towards finding a peaceful resolution to any disputes.

The US has also reiterated its commitment to upholding international law and to promoting peace and stability in the region.

The recent developments in the Caribbean are a reminder of the importance of maintaining a strong military presence in the region and of the need for the US to remain vigilant in the face of potential threats to national security.

The US will continue to monitor the situation in the Caribbean and will take any necessary actions to protect its national security and the stability of the region.

The US remains committed to promoting peace and stability in the Caribbean and will continue to work towards finding a peaceful resolution to any disputes.

Sources:
thegatewaypundit.com
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