Navy tracks Russian warships as they sail near US en route to Cuba

Navy tracks Russian warships as they sail near US en route to Cuba

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The video discusses a military exercise involving Russian warships arriving in Havana amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It highlights the strategic implications of Russian naval presence in the Caribbean and compares the situation to the Cuban Missile Crisis, noting that the current scenario is under control and not as severe. The video also covers the US and Canadian naval activities in response to Russia's maneuvers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Russian warships arriving in Havana?

It is a response to US sanctions on Russia.

It marks a new alliance between Russia and Cuba.

It signifies the end of the Russian war on Ukraine.

It is part of a military exercise amidst the Ukraine conflict.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the US's response to the Russian naval maneuvers in the Atlantic?

The US imposed new sanctions on Russia.

The US sent additional troops to Europe.

The US conducted joint operations with the Canadian Navy.

The US ignored the maneuvers.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unusual about the current Russian military exercises in the Caribbean?

They are the first of their kind.

They are larger than any previous exercises.

They occur during the ongoing war in Ukraine.

They involve collaboration with the US.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has Ukraine impacted the Russian Navy in the Black Sea?

By blocking Russian access to the Black Sea.

By forming an alliance with the Russian Navy.

By capturing Russian naval bases.

By sinking about one-third of the Russian fleet.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the current situation compare to the Cuban Missile Crisis?

It is more severe than the Cuban Missile Crisis.

It is not as severe as the Cuban Missile Crisis.

It has no similarities to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

It is similar in terms of nuclear threat.