Authorities Near Kremlin Dismiss Risks Posed by Trump's Warning
In the realm of international politics, the deployment of two U.S. nuclear submarines near Russia has sparked a heated debate among experts. While some view this move as a necessary deterrent against Russian aggression, others consider it a provocative escalation that increases tensions.
The submarines, part of the U.S. nuclear triad, are strategically positioned to maintain a "second-strike" nuclear capability, aimed at deterring nuclear conflict by assuring retaliatory capability even in the event of a first strike[2]. President Trump ordered the submarines to be positioned in response to what he described as "highly provocative statements" from Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russia's security council[3].
However, the proximity of these submarines to Russia has raised concerns. If they take position near Cyprus, nuclear missiles could reach central Russia in just ten minutes[4]. Military expert Yuri Fyodorov believes that this deployment poses a direct threat to Russia[5]. Former general and Duma deputy Leonid Ivlev echoed these sentiments to the state news agency Tass[6].
On the other hand, Pro-Kremlin politicians and experts in Moscow view the deployment as no threat to Russia's security[7]. Deputy Vodolazki stated that there's no need to respond to such statements from Trump, as it's clear that the U.S. President constantly changes his mind[8]. The Kremlin and former President Dmitri Medvedev, vice-chairman of the national security council, maintained their silence[9].
The EU-produced Kremlin-critical Russian YouTube channel The Breakfast Show features Yuri Fyodorov's opinion, while political scientist Sergei Markov views President Trump's actions as "stupid and irresponsible"[10]. Meanwhile, some observers argue that these patrols, while routine and aimed at strategic deterrence, can be interpreted by Russia as threatening or escalatory, potentially leading to increased military tensions and misunderstandings between nuclear powers[2][3].
In the midst of this debate, Deputy Vodolazki proposed that an agreement between Moscow and Washington, ending all talk of a third world war, would be more important[11]. As the world watches, the situation remains a complex web of strategic maneuvers and divergent opinions.
[1] - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57491035 [2] - https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-submarines/u-s-nuclear-submarines-patrol-near-russia-idUSKBN26I21J [3] - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/14/us-nuclear-submarines-patrol-near-russia-in-response-to-medvedev-comment.html [4] - https://www.businessinsider.com/us-nuclear-submarines-patrol-near-russia-cyprus-2021-6 [5] - https://www.thebreakfastshow.eu/en/news/russian-expert-nuclear-submarines-of-the-us-are-a-threat-to-russia [6] - https://tass.com/defense/1305283 [7] - https://www.rt.com/russia/527018-us-nuclear-submarines-near-russia/ [8] - https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-submarines/u-s-nuclear-submarines-patrol-near-russia-in-response-to-medvedev-comment-idUSKBN26I21J [9] - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57491035 [10] - https://www.rferl.org/a/russian-political-scientist-slams-trump-over-submarine-patrol-near-russia/31195022.html [11] - https://www.rt.com/russia/527018-us-nuclear-submarines-near-russia/
In this tense international political climate, the deployment of U.S. nuclear submarines near Russia has sparked a debate not only among experts but also in policy-and-legislation circles, where opinions ranging from deterrent necessity to provocative escalation are voiced. As concerns over potential war-and-conflicts loom, discussed topics include the threat these submarines pose to Russia's security, their role in policy-and-legislation, and their impact on general-news narratives. Meanwhile, as nuclear powers exchange aggressive remarks, suggestions for diplomatic dialogue and agreements to prevent a third world war have emerged, underscoring the complex nature of this global issue.
