So they're heading for our backyard:
Russia said on Monday it would send a heavily-armed nuclear-powered cruiser to the Caribbean for a joint naval exercise with Venezuela, its first major maneuvers on the United States' doorstep since the Cold War.
Russian officials denied the mission was in any way linked to a naval standoff with U.S warships in the Black Sea, but it will take place at a time of high tension between Moscow and Washington over the conflict in Georgia.
Russia has criticized the United States for sending a command ship and two other naval vessels to Georgia, on its southern border, to deliver aid and show support for President Mikheil Saakashvili after Moscow sent troops into Georgia.
Yeah. Wow. Russians training with the Venezuelans.
Once, during the Cold War, a Soviet force in the Carribbean Sea could have delayed our reinforcements to NATO Europe long enough to win the war there.
Today? Please. A Russian squadron in the Caribbean Sea would lead a short and exciting life in the face of our 4th Fleet and land-based air power.
So welcome to the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy your stay. I hope your ships don't break down or sink in a hurricane.
