Russian warships reach Cuban waters ahead of military exercises in Caribbean

A Russian navy frigate arriving at the port of Havana, Cuba (Ariel Ley/AP)

A fleet of Russian warships has reached Cuban waters ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean in what some see as a projection of strength as tensions grow over western support for Ukraine.

Three ships slowly crossed the mouth of Havana Bay accompanied by small boats that guided them through the narrow channel.