Russian Warships with Advanced Weaponry Conduct Naval Drills in Cuban Waters: A Show of Support or a Threat?

Havana, Cuba Cuba
Admiral Gorshkov is a modern frigate carrying advanced hypersonic missiles.
Kazan is a nuclear-powered submarine with quieter design and nuclear-capable Zircon missiles.
Russia's decision to send warships to Cuba comes amidst increasing tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine.
Two Russian warships, Admiral Gorshkov and Kazan, conducted naval drills in Cuban waters.
US military assets have been monitoring the situation closely, with ships like USS Truxtun, USS Donald Cook, and USCGC Stone keeping a watchful eye on Russian fleet.
Russian Warships with Advanced Weaponry Conduct Naval Drills in Cuban Waters: A Show of Support or a Threat?

In recent developments, two Russian warships, the Admiral Gorshkov and the Kazan, have made their way to Cuba for naval drills. The Admiral Gorshkov is a modern frigate of Stalinist design and carries advanced hypersonic missiles. The Kazan is a nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine that is much quieter than previous Russian submarines and also carries nuclear-capable Zircon hypersonic missiles.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to send these warships to Cuba comes amidst increasing tensions between Russia and the West, particularly over Ukraine. The Black Sea is no longer a safe haven for Russia's navy, leading Putin to seek alternative locations for military exercises.

The arrival of these Russian warships in Cuban waters has been met with concern from the United States and its NATO allies. US military assets have been monitoring the situation closely, with ships such as the USS Truxtun, USS Donald Cook, and USCGC Stone keeping a watchful eye on the Russian fleet.

Despite these tensions, some experts view this visit as a symbol of support for Cuba and Venezuela. Russia has long-standing ties with both countries and has been providing military assistance to them in recent years.

Retired US Air Force Colonel Cedric Leighton discussed the capabilities of these Russian warships on CNN Newsroom, highlighting their advanced weaponry and stealth capabilities.

It is important to note that while some sources suggest that Russia may be planning nuclear strikes on US ships, there is currently no concrete evidence to support this claim. It is crucial for all parties involved to exercise caution and avoid escalating tensions in the region.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • Is there any concrete evidence of Russia planning nuclear strikes on US ships?

Sources

92%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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Russian warships leave Cuba after five days

BBC News Site: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68702081, About Us URL: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/ George Wright Tuesday, 18 June 2024 02:05
  • Unique Points
    • Russian warships visited Cuba for five days
    • Fleet included a nuclear-powered submarine and a frigate
    • Warships conducted military drills during their stay
    • No nuclear arms on board Russian vessels according to Cuban foreign ministry
    • Visit seen as symbol of support for Cuba and Venezuela
  • Accuracy
    • Russian defence ministry stated advanced weapons, including hypersonic missiles Zircon were on board Admiral Gorshkov frigate and Kazan submarine
    • Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh said that the U.S. is monitoring Russian vessels near U.S. territorial waters and takes it seriously but exercises do not pose a threat to the United States.
    • Retired US Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton discussed the warships and their capabilities on CNN Newsroom.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    Dichotomous Depiction and Appeals to Authority
    • . . . the US said it did not see the visit as a threat but added that it was monitoring the vessels closely.
    • Cuba's foreign ministry said none of the vessels had nuclear arms on board, and the visit did not pose a threat to the region.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

59%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Russian Military Expert Suggests Kremlin Plans Nuclear Strikes on US Ships

Newsweek LLC Rachel Dobkin Sunday, 16 June 2024 14:45
  • Unique Points
    • Russian military expert Igor Korotchenko suggested on state-owned TV that the Kremlin plans to attack U.S. ships with nuclear weapons.
    • U.S. officials revealed that President Joe Biden has allowed Ukraine to use American-made weapons to fight against Russia’s attacks or planned attacks in the Kharkiv region.
    • Russian warships conducted drills in the Atlantic Ocean on their way to Cuba, simulating a missile strike on a fleet of enemy ships.
    • Korotchenko suggested that special ordnance, meaning nuclear weapons, could be used against an American aircraft carrier strike group.
  • Accuracy
    • Retired US Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton discussed the warships and their capabilities on CNN Newsroom.
    • Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent two of his best new warships, the Admiral Gorshkov and the Kazan, to Cuba for naval drills.
  • Deception (30%)
    The author makes several statements that imply the Kremlin is planning nuclear strikes on US ships without providing any concrete evidence to support this claim. This is an example of sensationalism and selective reporting as the author only reports details that support her position. The author also quotes Russian military expert Igor Korotchenko making similar claims, but again, there is no evidence provided to back up these assertions.
    • In my opinion, there is only one adequate, fast and effective response to the increased strikes against the territory of the Russian Federation with American long-range weapons: total destruction of all electrical generation in Ukraine.
    • These tasks are clear: countering American aircraft carrier strike groups. Of course, if a strike is carried out, as it was stated, several hundred kilometers away, this strike would be done with special ordnance for maximum effectiveness, speed and reliability.
    • Russian military expert Igor Korotchenko recently suggested on state-owned TV that the Kremlin plans to attack U.S. ships with nuclear weapons.
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting Russian military expert Igor Korotchenko's suggestion that the Kremlin plans to attack U.S. ships with nuclear weapons. The author also quotes Korotchenko's statement that Russia has nuclear-powered submarines in the Atlantic Ocean and their mission is to counter American aircraft carrier strike groups, implying a threat of nuclear war.
    • In my opinion, there is only one adequate, fast and effective response to the increased strikes against the territory of the Russian Federation with American long-range weapons: total destruction of all electrical generation in Ukraine.
    • These tasks are clear: countering American aircraft carrier strike groups. Of course, if a strike is carried out, as it was stated, several hundred kilometers away, against an American aircraft carrier strike group, this strike would be done with special ordnance for maximum effectiveness, speed and reliability.
    • Russian military expert Igor Korotchenko recently suggested on state-owned TV that the Kremlin plans to attack U.S. ships with nuclear weapons.
  • Bias (0%)
    The author, Rachel Dobkin, suggests that the Russian military expert Igor Korotchenko is implying a nuclear strike on US ships based on his statements made on state-owned TV. The author does not provide any context or evidence to suggest that Korotchenko's statements are biased or extreme. However, the author does quote Korotchenko directly stating 'special ordnance for maximum effectiveness, speed and reliability' and 'a nuclear warhead on a Tsirkon [missile]'. The author also quotes state TV host Evgeny Popov confirming that Korotchenko is referring to nuclear weapons. Therefore, the author's use of language that depicts one side as implying a nuclear strike without providing any evidence or context to support this implication is an example of bias.
    • In my opinion, there is only one adequate, fast and effective response to the increased strikes against the territory of the Russian Federation with American long-range weapons: total destruction of all electrical generation in Ukraine.
      • special ordnance means nuclear weapons.
        • We again remind you: there is an occupied part of Cuba. This territory is called Guantanamo...This territory is decent, with good military infrastructure that could be of good use to the Russian Federation for its base or at least logistics facilities.
          • Yes, exactly, a nuclear warhead on a Tsirkon [missile].
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          90%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          What arrival of Russian warships in Cuba means, according to retired US Air Force colonel

          CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Eden Getachew Sunday, 16 June 2024 00:44
          • Unique Points
            • Retired US Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton discussed the warships and their capabilities on CNN Newsroom.
          • Accuracy
            • A group of Russian Navy ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, have arrived in Cuba.
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          93%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          Russian warships near Florida aim to intimidate. Our Navy views them more like target practice

          Fox News Media Rebecca Grant Tuesday, 18 June 2024 02:08
          • Unique Points
            • Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent two of his best new warships, the Admiral Gorshkov and the Kazan, to Cuba for naval drills.
            • The Admiral Gorshkov is a Stalinist-gray slab of stealthy, modern naval design and carries advanced hypersonic missiles.
            • The Kazan is a nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine that is also new and much quieter than previous Russian submarines.
            • Both ships carry nuclear-capable Zircon hypersonic missiles, which can move almost 7,000 miles per hour at sea level and are capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
          • Accuracy
            • The goal of Russia’s naval exercises is ‘practicing the use of high-precision missile weapons by means of computer modeling''
            • Both ships carry nuclear-capable Zircon hypersonic missiles
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (95%)
            The author expresses a clear bias against Russia and its military capabilities throughout the article. She repeatedly refers to Russian warships as 'Russia's tiny task force' and describes the Zircon missiles as a 'nasty customer'. The author also uses language that depicts Putin in a negative light, such as 'Old Cold Warrior' and 'obsessed with Cuba and Florida'. Additionally, the author makes assumptions about Putin's intentions, stating that he is trying to conduct limited attacks on America. This bias is evident in the following examples:
            • Old Cold Warrior and Russian President Vladimir Putin is obsessed with Cuba and Florida.
              • Putin thinks he is flexing Russia’s asymmetric capabilities. But all Putin is accomplishing is letting the U.S. get a good tactical update on Russian naval electronic emissions, tactics and how well the Russian sailors handle their ships.
                • The Zircon missile is a nasty customer.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication

                92%

                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                Russian ships arrive in Cuba as Cold War allies strengthen their ties

                CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Patrick Oppmann, Wednesday, 12 June 2024 12:11
                • Unique Points
                  • Russian ships conducted drills in the Atlantic before arriving in Cuba.
                  • Russian warships have visited Cuba every year between 2013 and 2020.
                • Accuracy
                  • The largest show of force by the Russians with their longstanding ally Cuba in many years.
                  • Russian warships conducted drills in the Atlantic before arriving in Cuba.
                  • No nuclear arms on board Russian vessels according to Cuban foreign ministry.
                  • Russian military expert Igor Korotchenko suggested on state-owned TV that the Kremlin plans to attack U.S. ships with nuclear weapons.
                • Deception (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Fallacies (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Bias (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication