2015-03-13nationalpost.com

As Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses the U.S. of meddling in his backyard by backing the government of Ukraine against pro-Russian separatists, the U.S. is protesting Russia's far-flung displays of military strength.

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Russia is courting Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua "to gain access to air bases and ports for resupply of Russian naval assets and strategic bombers operating in the Western Hemisphere," Kelly said.

Starting last year, a Russian intelligence ship has docked in Havana "multiple times conducting operations in the Gulf of Mexico and along the East Coast of the United States," he said.';



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