Is America shook again?

[cigar omar]

Russian ships enter Cuban waters

The Russian ships sailed into Havana harbour

Russian warships have entered Cuban waters for the first time since the end of the Cold War.

A Russian destroyer and two support ships sailed into Havana Bay on their way home from joint exercises with the Venezuelan navy.

It is the latest sign of improved ties between Moscow and communist-run Cuba, which were allies during Soviet days.

Correspondents say it is also a reflection of strained relations between Moscow and Washington.

Russia has been angered by US plans for a missile defence system in Europe, and its support for Georgia in the recent conflict with Russia.

Correspondents at the scene say the destroyer Admiral Chabanenko released black plumes of smoke as it sailed into Havana Bay at 1000 local time (1500 GMT), flanked by the two smaller boats.

Welcoming shots were fired from the colonial fortress, San Carlos de la Cabana, followed by a ceremony with music, presided over by officers of the Cuban navy.

The Russian embassy in Cuba told the AFP news agency that the ships were on a friendly, working visit designed to "develop" relations and "co-operation" between the two countries.

Joint manoeuvres

The warship recently took part in joint manoeuvres with Venezuela, which coincided with a tour of Latin America by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

The Admiral Chabanenko then became the first Russian vessel to navigate the Panama Canal since World War II.

Panama said the canal is "open to all the world's ships" and the Russian vessel's passage had no political significance.

But analysts say Moscow is sending a symbolic message to the US about the consequences of Washington's activity in regions that Russia regards as its sphere of influence.

Cuba's communist leadership was closely allied to Moscow during the Cold War, but relations have weakened since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991.

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No one seems to be saying anything, now you know if American warships where any where near mother Russia there would be drama. Remember how the Russians got pretty heated a couple of months ago when US navy ships where at Georgia's port to supply them with so called "aid".

Those Russians are 90 miles form your shore smoking Cuban cigars in their battle ships, just thought I'd remind you.  :biggrin:

[TJ Hooker]

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[cigar omar]

Lmao at duke not knowing what going on right next to his own country. Its every where son try BBC.

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Venezuela is the new Cuba. Sanchez will do anything to piss off the United States. I doubt the ships will proceed to cause further distress on the country though.

[cigar omar]

Its more the case of the Russians trying to piss America off because of the US' missile defense system and numerous bases around and close by to Russia, also interference in the Georgian situation.

 

[TW89]

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[BigMac]

LOL!

thats my kinda humour :thumbsup:

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Its more the case of the Russians trying to piss America off because of the US' missile defense system and numerous bases around and close by to Russia, also interference in the Georgian situation.

 

oh indeed; but i don't think trying is the word. they are. venezuela and russia both know that thier interactions is like a double blow.

[oLi]

Russia honestly frightens me. The threat about nuking Poland, the Georgia conflict, everything they've done in history including conflicts with our neighbour country Finland. Maybe I'm just over reacting

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if someone wanted to nuke mexico, i wouldn't be overreacting

[Royal Freakiness]

we should start making vaults underground in case of a nuclear war
FALLOUT 3 FTW!  :rockit:

[moby]

hahaha this is great cigar omar is right this is in responese to the missile defence thing