Photos: Vessels of Russian Northern Fleet Station in Cuba
Photos: Vessels of Russian Northern Fleet Station in Cuba
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The Russian ship group at Cuba's Havana harbor comprises the Kazan nuclear submarine, the Admiral Gorshkov frigate, the Academic Pashin sea tanker, and the... 13.06.2024, Sputnik Africa
As part of Russia's ongoing bilateral cooperation with Cuba, four different tactical ships from the country's Northern Fleet are stationing in the port of Havana from June 12-17.The current Cuba visit is just one of the tasks of the Russian Northern Fleet ships' long voyage and is carried out within the framework of Russia's international cooperation with other nations, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Alexander Moiseyev told Sputnik earlier.In turn, Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that the visit reflects the friendly relations between Havana and Moscow and strictly complies with international rules. The ministry also noted that none of the ships carry nuclear weapons, and their anchorage does not pose a threat to the region.Explore Sputnik's gallery for an exciting sneak peek!
The Russian ship group at Cuba's Havana harbor comprises the Kazan nuclear submarine, the Admiral Gorshkov frigate, the Academic Pashin sea tanker, and the Nikolay Chiker rescue tug ship.
As part of Russia's ongoing bilateral cooperation with Cuba, four different tactical ships from the country's Northern Fleet are stationing in the port of Havana from June 12-17.
The current Cuba visit is just one of the tasks of the Russian Northern Fleet ships' long voyage and is carried out within the framework of Russia's international cooperation with other nations, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Alexander Moiseyev told Sputnik earlier.
In turn, Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that the visit reflects the friendly relations between Havana and Moscow and strictly complies with international rules. The ministry also noted that none of the ships carry nuclear weapons, and their anchorage does not pose a threat to the region.
Explore Sputnik's gallery for an exciting sneak peek!
People wearing Russian flags watch the Kazan submarine arrive at the port of Havana. The Russian warships reached Cuban waters on Wednesday, ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean.
Russian marines stand guard on top of the Kazan submarine. During the visit, Russian sailors are to hold meetings with members of the Cuban Revolutionary Navy and the Governor of Havana, Reynaldo Garcia Zapata, as well as visit vibrant local historical and cultural sites.
