Russian Warships to Dock in Havana

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Source: Miami Herald

In a sign that relations between Cuba and Russia are the best they've been in decades, several Russian warships have found an unlikely harbor this week: Havana.

The destroyer Admiral Chabanenko and two support ships from a squadron that has been on a lengthy visit to Latin America will dock in Havana on Friday for a five-day stay, Russian navy spokesman Capt. Igor Dygalo told The Associated Press in Moscow.

It will be the first visit by Russian warships to the communist-led island since the 1991 Soviet collapse.

SEEN AS A CHALLENGE

Experts say the military deployment illustrates Russia's increasing interest in challenging Washington by enhancing relations with Latin American countries.

more: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/americas/story/814553.html

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1. the Navy in Key West must be going crazy

the Russian ships will be so close to K.W. you could spit on them. (really its 90 miles give or take)

hope everyone stays harmonious and K.W. navy people don't let the neo cons talk them in to anything.