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Russian navy vessels to dock in Havana, Cuba insists no threat

Havana says fleet does not carry nuclear weapons, but arrival comes amid rising tensions between Russia and US.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2024

Russian warships en route to Cuba for military exercise expected to arrive next week

Four Russian ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, will arrive in Havana next week, Cuban officials said Thursday, citing “historically friendly relations” between both nations and as tensions escalate over Western military support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.

France 24 · Jun 7, 2024

Russian Ships, Including Nuclear Submarine, To Visit Havana

Russian ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, to arrive in Havana, showcasing friendly relations amid global tensions. Stay updated with AP's cover...

Top News · Jun 7, 2024

Russia nuclear-powered submarine to visit Cuba amid rising tensions with US

Russian sub – joined by three other naval vessels – will not be carrying nuclear weapons, authorities in Havana said as they announced the visit

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024

US Secretary Of Defense Emphasizes Importance Of Protecting Democracy

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reflects on D-Day sacrifices, emphasizes democracy's defense, and supports Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Top News · Jun 6, 2024

US to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say.

Officials say the U.S. will send about $225 million in military aid to Ukraine, in an new package that includes ammunition that Kyiv’s forces could use to strike threats inside Russia to defend the city of Kharkiv from a heavy Russian assault

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024

Ukraine recap: western aid now boosting defensive morale as battle for Kharkiv continues

The latest reports emerging from the frontlines in Ukraine are that the artillery ammunition the defending troops have been waiting for all these months is finally beginning to filter through to them. But it’s not enough, says the authoritative US thinktank, the Institute for the Study of War. The ISW…

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024

Russian warships will arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials citing 'friendly relations'

Four Russian warships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, will arrive in Havana next week, Cuban officials said Thursday, citing “historically friendly relations” between both nations and as tensions escalate over Western military support for Ukraine in its war with Russia

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024

France To Transfer Mirage-2000 Fighter Jets To Ukraine: Macron

France will transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine and train their Ukrainian pilots as part of a new military cooperation with Kyiv as it fights the Russian invasion, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday.

International Business Times · Jun 6, 2024

Russia Holds Frenchman Accused Of Gathering Military Information

Russia on Thursday detained a Frenchman working for a Geneva-based conflict mediation NGO, accusing him of gathering military information and failing to register as a "foreign agent", Moscow officials said.

International Business Times · Jun 6, 2024