A Florida-registered speedboat killed four in Cuba, sparking Kremlin warnings of escalating tensions.

The Kremlin warned on Thursday that tensions in Cuba are escalating after a Florida-registered speedboat entered Cuban waters, opened fire on a patrol, and killed four people, injuring six. Russia condemned the incident as a U.S.-backed provocation, urging restraint and calling for urgent attention to Cuba’s humanitarian and socio-economic crises. The statement highlights rising geopolitical tensions and the need for de-escalation, while weather alerts remain in effect due to strong winds.