But now I was in a line for something unexpected: to board a Russian warship docked in Havana’s harbor.
When a Russian diplomat told me that starting on Thursday, the Admiral Gorshkov frigate would offer tours to the public for three days, I was somewhat skeptical.
People line up to visit Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov (not pictured) docked in Havana's bay, Cuba, June 13, 2024.
I noticed one of the Russian sailors taking in the blue skies and calm waters around us.
For a Russian sailor, Cuba could be as good as it gets these days.
Persons:
Admiral, Vladimir Putin’s, “, ”, Donald Trump, Gorshkov, Alexandre Meneghini
Organizations:
Havana CNN —, Cuba’s Ministry of Defense, Cuban Navy, Reuters, Pentagon, US Navy Base
Locations:
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