Report Russia To Base Nuke Bombers in Cuba Denied
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Izvestia Report Could Be Ploy
A report in the newspaper Izvestia is being denied by Russian news agencies saying the Defense Ministry is denying a report that Russia was considering basing nuclear-capable bombers in Cuba. Izvestia cited an anonymous top air force official as saying the bombers could be based in Cuba as a response to U.S. plans to place elements of a missile-defense system in Eastern European countries.
Since Izvestia does nothing without Kremlin OK some think it is a ploy to test the resolve of the U. S., and specifically Obama's mettle since there is little doubt how McCain would react, and perhaps even force a backup on the European U. S. missile shield placement that Russia strongly opposes. A Russian Cuban presence in Cuba would plug China's ambitions while sticking a finger in the U.S. eye and take advantage of a weak President.
On October 15, 1962, United States reconnaissance photographs taken by an American U-2 spy plane revealed missile bases being built in Cuba. President Kennedy reacted strongly and the world tettered on the brink for two weeks until the Soviets backed down.
Comment by Wayne Leon Yardley on 25 July 2008:
AS an American citizen I sincerely Hope that our countries resources will be put to good use.We can see from Leo satellites wheter or not such bombers are located in Cuba or not.So lets be adults and stop relying on she said he said.I am sure our defense department has already done this.I would suspect that Russia would consider doing something like putting bombers in Cuba.Until the first airstrike whats to worry about?…Alot I would suggest that Washington D.C. would be an highly favored target for the Russians.If not there New York City ,again? For those who read the mail …U.S. Defense strike hard and fast if such Russian Bombers do in fact exist in Cuba.I truely believe if an country takes an Terrorist attitude then hunt them down like the dogs that they are.We all know what must be done with mad dogs.Russia keep your eyes open because America will do what has to be done at any and all costs life or limbs. Keep on reading the mail N.S.A. and watching those with the eyes in the sky. This reported story lacks confirmation,if confirmed then we as Americans know what must be done.OFFensive Attact with first strike never let those bombers off the ground and better yet remove them at once.respectfully submitted, Wayne Leon Yardley.
Comment by Richard Cochrane on 25 July 2008:
Wayne - It is likely a "test" or "ploy" to assess Obama's resolve that Russia thinks they can shake to their advantage.