Insiders Near the Russian Government Believe No Peril Arises from Trump's Warning
In a recent development, two U.S. nuclear submarines have been deployed near Russian territory, sparking a range of reactions among experts and politicians.
The deployment of these submarines, according to military expert Yuri Fyodorov, poses a direct challenge to Russia's strategic security. Fyodorov argues that the submarines could position themselves near critical Russian targets, enhancing America’s ability to strike first or retaliate quickly in a conflict, thereby increasing tensions and the perceived risk of escalation.
However, not all voices share Fyodorov's concern. Pro-Kremlin politicians view the deployment as no significant threat, perceiving it as a routine strategic deterrence move within international waters. They argue that the submarines quietly patrol vast, secret areas often near Russia but do not necessarily indicate an immediate offensive threat.
Political scientist Sergei Markov, for instance, views Trump's actions as "stupid and irresponsible." Contrastingly, former General Leonid Ivlev stated that the presence of U.S. weapons is already known to Russia and is not a danger.
Despite these differing assessments, the Kremlin and former President Dmitri Medvedev remain silent on the matter. Even Vladimir Putin, in his residence in Novo-Ogaryovo, might not have time to respond before his estate is turned into a nuclear crater, according to Fyodorov.
Some suggest that Trump's actions are a distraction from his domestic problems, including his role in the Jeffrey Epstein sex offender case. Others see it as a break from his promises to U.S. voters to end wars. However, it's unclear why a president would react to the words of a deputy chairman of a security council.
Duma deputy Viktor Vodolazsky suggests there's no need to respond to Trump's statements due to his tendency to change his mind. Instead, Vodolazsky believes an agreement between Moscow and Washington to end all talk of a third world war is more important.
As the situation unfolds, the divergence in views continues, with Fyodorov emphasizing the proximity and potential implications of such repositioning, especially amid heightened rhetoric, and pro-Kremlin politicians viewing it as a calculated and expected deterrent posture that does not alter strategic balance meaningfully. The exact reason for the Russian leadership's silence and lack of reaction remains unspecified.
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What is the Russian government's policy-and-legislation response to the deployment of U.S. nuclear submarines near its territory, considering the differing assessments among military experts, politicians, and political scientists?The Kremlin and former President Dmitri Medvedev remain silent on the matter, while some suggest an agreement between Moscow and Washington to end all talk of a third world war is more important, indicating no immediate action or reaction. However, Duma deputy Viktor Vodolazsky argues there's no need to respond due to Trump's unpredictability, which highlights the complex politics involved in war-and-conflicts and general-news regarding this situation.
