Russian Northern Fleet Ships in Cuba: Photo Highlights

The current Cuba visit is just one of the tasks of the Russian Northern Fleet ships' long voyage and is carried out within the framework of Russia's international cooperation with other nations, the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Alexander Moiseyev told Sputnik earlier.

In turn, Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that the visit reflects the friendly relations between Havana and Moscow and strictly complies with international rules. The ministry also noted that none of the ships carry nuclear weapons and their anchorage does not pose a threat to the region.

The Russian ship group at the Havana harbor is comprised of the Kazan nuclear submarine, the Admiral Gorshkov frigate, the Academic Pashin sea tanker and the Nikolay Chiker rescue tug ship.

Explore Sputnik's gallery for an exciting sneak peek!

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Russia's Admiral Gorshkov frigate arrives at the port of Havana on June 12, 2024.

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A woman waves to crew members of the nuclear-powered submarine Kazan, part of the Russian naval detachment visiting Cuba.

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People wearing Russian flags watch the Kazan submarine arrive at the port of Havana. The Russian warships reached Cuban waters on Wednesday ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean.

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The Nikolay Chiker rescue tug ship docks at Havana's harbor.

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Russian marines stand guard on top of the Kazan submarine. During the visit, Russian sailors are to hold meetings with members of the Cuban Revolutionary Navy and the Governor of Havana Reynaldo Garcia Zapata, as well as visit vibrant local historical and cultural sites.

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The Admiral Gorshkov frigate arrives at the Cuban port.

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Russia's Kazan ship at the Havana harbor. On their way to Cuba, the ships held drills on repelling air attacks and using precision weapons.

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A convertible car drives by as people watch the anticipated visit of the Russian ships.