Russia To Modernize And Train Cuba's Military

Admiral Chabanenko missile destroyer. (Cuba, 2008)

From Miami Herald Tribune:

The chief of the Russian military's General Staff, visiting Cuba, says his country will help Havana modernize and train its military and that Moscow warships will visit Cuba soon, according to reports published Friday.

The visit by Gen. Nikolai Y. Makarov as well as the head of Russian military intelligence and other high-ranking officers has sparked broad speculation about a possible renewal of the once extremely close relations between Moscow and Havana's armed forces.

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My Comment: On the same week that the U.S. announces the withdrawal of a missile defense system from Eastern Europe, we have this news. So much for a new era of international relations and cooperation.

I am just curious as to what the Russian are going to receive in return. My guess it will be something that will not make many U.S. diplomats, generals, politicians, and the American public happy.