“It is true, we are working on the deployment of Russian naval bases outside Russian territory.”-Vice Admiral Viktor Chirkov, Russian navy

27 July 2012, the Russian navy announced they will re-open Soviet era naval bases around the world, including bases in Vietnam, Cuba (the “backyard” of the U.S.) and Seychelles.

The bases are needed for creating material and technical supply centers for the Russian navy.  The official reason for the expansion of the Russia navy is to fight piracy!