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Russia is expected to begin naval, air exercises in Caribbean, U.S. official says
CBS News ^ | June 5, 2024 | David Martin

Posted on 06/05/2024 8:51:52 PM PDT by McGruff

The U.S. expects Russia to begin air and naval exercises in the Caribbean in the coming weeks, according to a U.S. official.

The exercises, which will involve Russian warships and long-range bombers, will be the first simultaneous air and naval maneuvers Russia has conducted in the Caribbean since 2019. The U.S. is interpreting them as a response to American support for Ukraine and stepped-up U.S. exercises with NATO allies.

However, the exercises have been planned for some time, the official said, and it seems unlikely they are a response to President Biden's recent partial lifting of the ban against the use by Ukraine of U.S.-provided weapons against targets inside Russia. The Miami Herald first reported Russia's expected plans for air and naval exercises in the Caribbean.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Russia
KEYWORDS: escalation; neoconsarefools; russia; worldwariii; ww3
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1 posted on 06/05/2024 8:51:52 PM PDT by McGruff
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To: McGruff

Well, at least their fleet is safe from being sunk in the Caribbean.


2 posted on 06/05/2024 8:53:49 PM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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3 posted on 06/05/2024 9:08:27 PM PDT by Dogbert41 (“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” -Matthew 5:9)
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To: Dogbert41

I guess it’s time to watch Dr. Strangelove again.


4 posted on 06/05/2024 9:11:40 PM PDT by dayglored (Strange Women Lying In Ponds Distributing Swords! Arthur Pendragon in 2024)
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To: McGruff

Mr. Milquetoast Biden invited this.

If the Russians invaded one of the Florida Keys, he would sic the DOJ on Trump and his advisors.


5 posted on 06/05/2024 9:15:05 PM PDT by Texas resident (Biden=Obama=Jarrett=Soros)
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To: McGruff

We’ll have missiles in Cuba again before the election.


6 posted on 06/05/2024 9:15:42 PM PDT by DesertRhino (2016 Star Wars, 2020 The Empire Strikes Back, 2024... RETURN OF THE JEDI. )
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To: dayglored

Oh yeah, maybe tonight when I get home! George C. Scott, Peter Sellers, a couple of my favorite actors!


7 posted on 06/05/2024 9:22:15 PM PDT by Dogbert41 (“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” -Matthew 5:9)
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To: Dogbert41
Jolly good idea


8 posted on 06/05/2024 9:29:47 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: Magnum44

How many tugs will Russia send with their “fleet” to insure that they will get back home?


9 posted on 06/05/2024 9:46:40 PM PDT by Grognard49
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To: McGruff

Hell, might as well deliver a few containers of RPGs & Verba MANPADS to the cartels...

not /s


10 posted on 06/05/2024 9:56:08 PM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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To: dayglored

On it (coinkidink).


11 posted on 06/05/2024 9:56:40 PM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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12 posted on 06/05/2024 9:58:25 PM PDT by McGruff (Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up - Barack Obama)
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To: McGruff

“NOOOOO HOW DARE RUSSIA DO THE EXACT SAME THING AMERICA IS!!!”


13 posted on 06/05/2024 10:08:05 PM PDT by pigeoninthepark
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To: McGruff

XTC - Living Through Another Cuba
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTp_qgh-i4g


14 posted on 06/05/2024 10:11:16 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: McGruff
We'll Meet Again--Vera Lynn (I953)
15 posted on 06/05/2024 10:25:12 PM PDT by Fiji Hill
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To: McGruff
They are coming !


16 posted on 06/05/2024 11:04:50 PM PDT by Grzegorz 246
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To: Grzegorz 246

To be in place if war starts to hit Florida and Norfolk Naval Base. Might give hot head neo-cons pause when contemplating war. It could help cement Cuba support for war with USA. With our focus on Eastern Europe invading Cuba might be a bridge too far.


17 posted on 06/05/2024 11:41:58 PM PDT by Forward the Light Brigade (. War is Hell)
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To: McGruff

Oh, goody. An opportunity to update our ELINT and collect new acoustic signatures for our attack subs to use.


18 posted on 06/06/2024 12:27:06 AM PDT by Chad C. Mulligan
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To: McGruff

If the Russians want to expend critical resources on nonsense during a war then let them.

“Never interrupt your enemy when he’s making a mistake.”


19 posted on 06/06/2024 7:18:24 AM PDT by MeganC (❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️)
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To: Grzegorz 246

Lol, the Admiral Rustbucket isn’t going to sea again.


20 posted on 06/06/2024 7:19:49 AM PDT by MeganC (❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️)
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