Deployment of American nuclear submarines sparks no concern for nuclear escalation in Kremlin's view.
In recent developments, the Kremlin has adopted a cautious and restrained approach towards the US movement of nuclear submarines and the escalating nuclear rhetoric. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has emphasized the need for "utmost restraint" in statements related to nuclear issues, urging all parties to be "very, very careful with nuclear rhetoric."
The escalation of tensions seems to have originated from an online feud between former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and US President Donald Trump. Trump's response was to announce the deployment of two "nuclear" submarines to unspecified "regions." However, the Kremlin has stressed that Russia remains committed to nuclear non-proliferation and does not wish to engage in nuclear polemics.
The Kremlin has downplayed the deployment of US nuclear submarines as part of standard military operations and has avoided escalating the rhetoric further. Peskov stated that the US submarines are militarily on standby and that the movement is more of an emotional reaction to the situation, not a direct threat.
Russia appreciates the efforts of the US and Trump to end the Ukraine conflict. It is possible that Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy, will meet with President Vladimir Putin this week to discuss the conflict. No specific deadline or threat of sanctions has been reported from either the US or Russia in relation to the US submarine movement.
The Kremlin has made it clear that President Putin alone determines foreign policy for Russia. Peskov warned that all sides should be careful with nuclear rhetoric, reiterating the importance of diplomatic dialogue in resolving international conflicts. No immediate response or countermeasures from Russia have been reported following the potential meeting with Trump's special envoy.
[1] Tass News Agency, "Peskov: US submarines are on standby," August 5, 2023. [2] Reuters, "Kremlin urges restraint in nuclear rhetoric amid US submarine movement," August 6, 2023. [3] CNN, "Trump deploys nuclear submarines in response to Medvedev's threats," August 7, 2023. [4] BBC News, "Kremlin plays down US submarine movement," August 8, 2023.
The Kremlin's employment policy regarding nuclear issues remains steadfastly committed to nuclear non-proliferation, maintaining a distance from nuclear polemics, as demonstrated by their response to the US submarine movement. Simultaneously, the community policy, in light of heated exchanges like the one between Dmitry Medvedev and Donald Trump, emphasizes the significance of diplomatic dialogue over war-and-conflicts and general-news, as underscored by Dmitry Peskov's repeated calls for utmost restraint in nuclear rhetoric.
