U.S. deploys warships as Russian fleet makes close pass to Florida in approach to Cuba

U.S. deploys warships as Russian fleet makes close pass to Florida in approach to CubaThe U.S. Navy has deployed warships and aircraft to track a Russian naval flotilla after the Russian vessels sailed less than 30 miles off South Florida’s coast on Tuesday, U.S. officials told McClatchy and the Miami Herald. The Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov is on its way to Cuba. Russian Defence Ministry Press Office/TASS/Sipa USAAn additional port call by the Russian ships is possible in Venezuela, multiple officials said. Credit: United States NavyUsers of the website marinetraffic.com have been tracking the position of the U.S. and Russian ships in recent days. U.S. officials acknowledged the close call of the Russian ships, while emphasizing they have remained in international waters.