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HereSince1628

(36,063 posts) Wed Dec 17, 2014, 08:14 PM Dec 2014

Is Cuba normalization also a move against Putin's global projection?

in the n-dimensional chess game of sanctions?

Ten months ago, just days before Russia moved on Crimea, Russia announced it was planning on rebuilding or leasing naval bases in Latin America, including in Cuba.

Now, the ruble is crashed. Can Putin make rent? Is Cuba looking for an economic relationship with more value than Russia can offer?

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Is Cuba normalization also a move against Putin's global projection? (Original Post) HereSince1628 Dec 2014 OP

Interesting point Renew Deal Dec 2014 #1

Cuba is a Russian ally. former9thward Dec 2014 #2

Yes it has been. But things change HereSince1628 Dec 2014 #4

Obama talked about normalizing relations in 2008. Agnosticsherbet Dec 2014 #3

I didn't remember it was a desire of Obama, maybe opportunity has knocked. HereSince1628 Dec 2014 #5

Renew Deal

(81,861 posts)

1. Interesting point

Reply to HereSince1628 (Original post)

Wed Dec 17, 2014, 08:16 PM

Dec 2014

Obama has disincentives Cuba from accommodating the Russians.

former9thward

(32,023 posts)

2. Cuba is a Russian ally.

Reply to HereSince1628 (Original post)

Wed Dec 17, 2014, 08:20 PM

Dec 2014

The Castros have always voted against their countries interests.

HereSince1628

(36,063 posts)

4. Yes it has been. But things change

Reply to former9thward (Reply #2)

Wed Dec 17, 2014, 08:26 PM

Dec 2014

And I just wondered...

Agnosticsherbet

(11,619 posts)

3. Obama talked about normalizing relations in 2008.

Reply to HereSince1628 (Original post)

Wed Dec 17, 2014, 08:24 PM

Dec 2014

Cuba lost Russia as its sugar daddy some time back.

This is a change that was long overdue.

No doubt, it dos tweak Putin's nose a little.

HereSince1628

(36,063 posts)

5. I didn't remember it was a desire of Obama, maybe opportunity has knocked.

Reply to Agnosticsherbet (Reply #3)

Wed Dec 17, 2014, 08:35 PM

Dec 2014

It does seem Putin was looking to restore some of that special relationship around the Caribbean
while restoring Russia's self-esteem as a world power.

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