In a move that has sparked concern in the international community, Russia has deployed its Kazan Yasen-class nuclear submarine to Cuba, a mere 150 kilometers off the coast of the United States.
The submarine, one of the most advanced in the Russian Navy, is equipped with nuclear-capable missiles and is believed to be on a mission to strengthen military ties between Russia and Cuba.
The deployment comes at a time of heightened tensions between Russia and the US, and has raised fears of a new era of Cold War-style brinksmanship.
The US State Department has issued a statement expressing concern over the move, and NATO officials have called an emergency meeting to discuss the implications of Russia’s actions.
