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A Russian naval flotilla, consisting of three surface vessels and a nuclear-powered submarine, sailed within 30 miles of the Florida coast on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The move prompted a swift response from the U.S. Navy, which deployed warships and aircraft to track the Russian vessels’ movements. The Russian flotilla is reportedly en route to Cuba for a series of extensive military exercises, the first of their kind in at least five years. Read: Geopolitical Tensions Flare As Russia Prepares Caribbean Naval Exercises While U.S. officials have acknowledged the proximity of the Russian ships to…

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