Russian Warships in Havana: Diplomatic Drama Unfolds

The Kremlin has dismissed U.S. concerns about Russian warships visiting Cuba, stating there's no reason for alarm. A Russian navy frigate and nuclear-powered submarine docking in Havana is seen as a display of power amidst rising Ukraine war tensions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called such exercises common practice for major maritime powers.

The Kremlin, asked about U.S. nervousness about Russian warships visiting Cuba, said on Thursday that there was no reason for any country including the United States to be worried by the exercise.

A Russian navy frigate and a nuclear-powered submarine churned into Havana harbour on Wednesday, a stopover the U.S. and Cuba said posed no threat but which was widely seen as a Russian show of force as tensions rise over the Ukraine war.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that it was common practice for all states including major maritime powers such as Russia to carry out military exercises.