Nuclear submarines deployed near Russian borders by Trump
In a significant move, US President Donald Trump has ordered the tactical redeployment of two nuclear submarines "closer to Russia," in response to provocative statements by former Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, who is currently deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council.
The submarines, operated by the Navy, are both nuclear-powered, with some carrying nuclear weapons on board. However, the exact destination of these submarines has not been publicly confirmed, other than general mentions that they are moved closer to Russia.
Russian sources have downplayed the threat, stating that Russia already has enough nuclear submarines deployed globally to counter the US move. This suggests the submarines are operational and tactically positioned, but without precise public information on their current locations.
Trump announced the redeployment on his Truth Social platform, stating that the move is "just in case these foolish and provocative remarks are more than just words." He also emphasized that the redeployment is for the safety of US people.
Meanwhile, US tactical nuclear weapons have also been redeployed to the UK, indicating a broader nuclear posture adjustment. This deployment is part of broader NATO adjustments but is separate from the submarine redeployment ordered by Trump.
Elsewhere, the situation in the Gaza Strip is under assessment by Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who is currently in the Middle East.
In Ukraine, civilian casualties have resulted from Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian side, but the damage and casualties are significantly less compared to the devastation in Ukraine due to the Russian invasion. Eleven people, including a five-month-old infant and two children aged nine and ten, were injured in a Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine.
The escalating tensions between the US and Russia have seen Medvedev issue warnings on various platforms, including the threat of direct military confrontation between Russia and the US. Medvedev referred to Trump as "grandpa" in one of his posts. Trump considers the threat made as inappropriate and the US must be cautious.
Trump has also threatened to impose sanctions on Russia's trading partners if no agreement is reached by the end of next week. The ongoing developments are being closely monitored by both nations and the international community.
- Amidst the escalating tension between the US and Russia, radio discussions on war-and-conflicts and politics have become more frequent, with the recent redeployment of nuclear submarines by President Trump sparking a flurry of debates.
- The radio general news segment has been reporting about the redeployment of US tactical nuclear weapons to the UK, representing a broader adjustment in nuclear posture, which does not seem to be without political implications.
