US Navy Following Russian Navy Around Caribbean

Russia is sending four ships to Cuba - A nuclear submarine, a frigate, an oil tanker, and a tug boat. Two American Destroyers and two sonar ships are shadowing the Russian submarine. Meanwhile another Destroyer and a Coast Guard cutter are shadowing the other three ships. As they neared the coast of Florida, the US Air Force began to spy on the ships. The Canadian and French Navies are also following them. Based on publicly available data, the US and Canadian Navys appeared to be waiting in the Atlantic so they could begin to follow the Russians. These ships pose no threat to the US but US command seems to think it’s a great opportunity to learn more. And look so long as they’re in International waters, they can do whatever they want but so can the US which is why they’re getting quite the welcoming party. Russia is expected to conduct air and naval exercises which will include long-range bombers. These will happen this summer and will lead into a worldwide naval exercise in the fall.

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Produced by: Ben Wheeler, Philip DeFranco
Edited by: Ben Wheeler
Art Department: William Crespo
Writing/Research: Ben Wheeler, Philip DeFranco
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#usa #russia #canada

[aarongascho]

the tug boat lmao they know their ships so well

[persuasivebarrier]

lol, a tugboat. weren't sure their navy could make the trip or not. embarassing.

[Trucker_Josh]

Glad to hear we sent one of our canoes to help 🇨🇦

[CentrePeice]

Holy shit. Its so small, the tugboat is worth mentioning...

[matthewmiller]

We need to freak out the mighty Russian navy has arrived its not like they are famous for total incompetence or anything 😭

[ponz-]

The tugboat is for towing them back to Russia after one of their ships definitely breaks down

[MrKITNO]

😂 You know that Russia has trust issues with their own boats when a tugboat is always needed alongside them.

[darrylstark]

"If you make fun of our tug boat, the consequences will be nuclear" - Russia, probably.

[EVILBUNNY]

I’m convinced Russia is just fed up of the frigid Siberian landscape they just want a vacation on sandy tropical beaches, sat beneath some palm trees with piña coladas in their hands.

[aguy]

guys, he dosen't mean a submarine carrying nuclear weapons, he means a NUCLEAR-POWERED submarine.

[sevvforshort]

Russia: you can’t find our subs

Everyone else: found it.

[nigelhirth]

Lol. I love the image of this tiny russian fleet trying to be serious and conduct training, being closely followed by an American destroyer just BLASTING "Panama" by Van Halen.

[Villy]

So basically, Russian is sending ships, and America invited it's friends over for a watch party. Got it 👍

[chango.-.]

The french are trying to restore their reputation, and I respect it.

[ArsenalofMikeocracy]

"As they neared the coast of Florida the U.S. started to spy on them" They watched them leave port.

[konstantin.v]

I'm worried: will *only one tugboat* suffice? 😁

[VOLUMEnightclub]

Russia: “see how you like it, when we send ships near you”
USA: “no, problem fam”
Russia: “no no no, you were suppose to be super mad so we can call you hypocrites”

[OneCanisLupus]

"Since it's a party, " Hilarious!

[sortaspicey]

Russia: *wow! Look how scared they are. They're sending their entire Navy to intercept us!"

Meanwhile everyone else: "aww look at those cute little boats 🤗"

[YankeeMugwump]

Whenever America conducted Naval exercises the Soviets/Russians (and now the Chinese) always had a spy ship conveniently nearby. Now America can do the same, except now our navy can use the 4th Fleet.