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Russian warships in Cuban visit

Source: BBC News

A group of Russian warships is to visit Cuba for the first time since the Soviet era, the Russian navy has said.

The visit, scheduled for 19-22 December, will be led by the destroyer Admiral Chabanenko.

Recently the ship took part in joint manoeuvres with Venezuela and became the first Russian vessel to navigate the Panama Canal since World War II.

The naval activities are being seen as an attempt by Moscow to strengthen its influence in the region.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7783294.stm

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