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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Russian Warships Dock at Havana Bay

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(Newser) – Russian warships arrived in Havana yesterday for the first time since the end of the Cold War, the London Times reports. The visit comes at the end of a 3-month South American tour that Russia expected would raise hackles in the US. “I guess they’re on R&R,” said Condoleezza Rice. Russia sent off the warships after US ships entered the Black Sea this summer in support of Georgia.

Russians wave to the Admiral Chabanenko as it arrives in Havana.
Russians wave to the Admiral Chabanenko as it arrives in Havana.   (AP Photo)
The Admiral Chabanenko arrives in Havana bay.
The Admiral Chabanenko arrives in Havana bay.   (AP Photo)
Soldiers fire a cannon during a welcoming ceremony for the Russian flotilla.
Soldiers fire a cannon during a welcoming ceremony for the Russian flotilla.   (AP Photo)
Russia's ship Admiral Chabanenko arrives in Havana bay. Three warships from Russia's northern fleet arrived for the Russian Navy's first visit to Cuba since the Cold War.
Russia's ship Admiral Chabanenko arrives in Havana bay. Three warships from Russia's northern fleet arrived for the Russian Navy's first visit to Cuba since the Cold War.   (AP Photo)
Students sit on the sea wall as Russia's Admiral Chabanenko arrives.
Students sit on the sea wall as Russia's Admiral Chabanenko arrives.   (AP Photo)
Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev, left, stands with Cuba's President Raul Castro.
Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev, left, stands with Cuba's President Raul Castro.   (AP Photo)
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