Russian warships leave Cuba after visit following military exercises

Two Russian warships, the anti-submarine ship Vice-Admiral Kulakov and the large sea tanker Kama, left Havana, Cuba on Tuesday after a weeklong visit. The ships arrived in the Cuban capital last week, following joint military exercises between the two countries in the Caribbean Sea. The exercises involved a variety of drills, including anti-submarine warfare and search and rescue operations. The visit of the Russian warships to Cuba comes at a time of heightened tensions between Russia and the United States. The two countries have been engaged in a number of diplomatic disputes, including over the war in Ukraine and the deployment of Russian troops near the Ukrainian border. The visit of the Russian warships to Cuba is likely to be seen by some as a sign of Russian support for Cuba and a challenge to the United States. However, the Cuban government has denied that the visit of the warships is a sign of increased military cooperation between the two countries. The Cuban government has also said that the visit is part of a long-standing tradition of cooperation between the two countries.

Summary

"The departure of the Russian warships from Cuba marks the end of a weeklong visit that has been seen as a sign of increased military cooperation between the two countries. The visit has been met with mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a challenge to the United States and others seeing it as a sign of Russian support for Cuba. It remains to be seen what the long-term implications of the visit will be."