Canada Patrols Cuban Port Amidst Nuclear Submarine Concerns Amidst rising tensions between Russia and the West, news has emerged that a Russian nuclear-powered submarine has docked at a port in Cuba. In response, the Canadian navy has dispatched a patrol to monitor the situation. According to reports, the submarine, identified as the K-84 Ekaterinburg, arrived at the port of Mariel, Havana, on July 15. The submarine is believed to be part of the Northern Fleet and is capable of carrying cruise missiles, including nuclear-tipped ones. The presence of a Russian nuclear submarine in Cuban waters has raised concerns among Canadian officials. Canada has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine in the ongoing conflict with Russia and has joined international efforts to impose sanctions on the Russian government. In a statement, the Canadian Department of National Defence said that it was “aware of recent reports of a Russian submarine visiting Cuba” and that it was “taking appropriate measures to monitor the situation.” The statement added that “the Canadian Armed Forces regularly conduct patrols in the region to ensure the security of our waters and to protect our maritime interests.” The deployment of a Canadian patrol vessel to Cuban waters is a significant development. In recent years, Canada has been increasing its military presence in the Arctic and the North Atlantic, where it shares a border with Russia. The news of the Russian nuclear submarine in Cuba comes as tensions between Russia and Western powers are at their highest in years. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been met with widespread condemnation and has led to the imposition of severe economic sanctions by the West. The presence of a Russian nuclear submarine in Cuban waters is a reminder of the potential for escalation in the current conflict. It also highlights the importance of Canada’s commitment to maintaining stability and security in the region.Canadian Warship Arrives in Havana as Russian and US Vessels RemainCanadian Warship Arrives in Havana as Russian and US Vessels Remain A Canadian navy patrol ship, the Margaret Brooke, has arrived in Havana, Cuba, joining a Russian frigate and nuclear-powered submarine that docked earlier this week. The convergence of Russian, Canadian, and American vessels in Cuba recalls both historical Cold War tensions and current strained relations between Russia and Western nations over the war in Ukraine. Despite the presence of Russian warships, both the United States and Cuba have stated that they do not pose a threat. Russia has also downplayed the arrival of its vessels, describing it as routine. The Russian frigate Almirante Gorshkov and submarine Kazan conducted missile weapons training in the Atlantic Ocean before their arrival in Havana. The Canadian ship’s visit is characterized as a “port call” that recognizes the longstanding bilateral relationship between the two countries. Meanwhile, the US fast attack submarine Helena has docked at the Guantanamo Bay naval base on the southeastern tip of Cuba. The US Southern Command emphasized that the submarine’s arrival was pre-planned and unrelated to the presence of Russian vessels. Russia and Cuba have maintained close ties since the Soviet era, and the Cold War crisis over the island nation peaked with the Cuban missile crisis in 1962. Moscow has questioned Western unease over its recent warship deployments. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that the West only seems to notice signals from Russia’s military and navy, rather than through diplomatic channels. The Russian warships are expected to remain in Havana until June 17.Russia has stationed a nuclear submarine in Cuba, according to reports. The submarine, the K-329 Belgorod, is the largest nuclear-powered submarine ever built. It is armed with six nuclear-tipped cruise missiles. The Canadian navy has begun patrolling the port of Havana in response to the Russian submarine’s presence. The Canadian patrol ship HMCS Kingston is equipped with a sonar system that can detect submarines. The United States has expressed concern about the Russian submarine’s presence in Cuba. The US navy has been tracking the submarine since it left Russia in October. The Russian embassy in Havana has denied that the submarine is carrying nuclear weapons. However, the United States has not ruled out the possibility that the submarine may be carrying nuclear weapons. The Russian submarine’s presence in Cuba has raised tensions between Russia and the United States. It is unclear what Russia’s intentions are for the submarine.