Russian nuclear submarine and missile carrier Kazan floats to the surface near Havana, Cuba earlier this morning.

• The Russian nuclear-powered submarine Kazan arrived in Havana, Cuba, as part of a Russian naval detachment visiting the country.

• The Kazan is a Yasen-class cruise missile submarine, known for its advanced capabilities and quiet operation.

• The submarine's arrival in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast, is seen as a show of force by Russia amid heightened tensions with the United States.

• The Russian delegation is headed by Vice Admiral Mikhail Neupokoev, head of the operational department of the Russian navy.

• The visit is part of a five-day official visit to Cuba, which includes military exercises in the Caribbean.

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