Nuclear submarines sent by Trump move nearer to Russia - Nuclear submarines dispatched by Trump move nearer to Russia
In a move that signifies a significant escalation in nuclear posturing between the United States and Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the redeployment of two U.S. nuclear submarines to "appropriate regions." This decision comes in response to provocative statements made by former Russian President Dmitri Medvedev about nuclear war.
The submarines in question are part of the U.S. Ohio Class fleet, known for carrying Trident II D5 ballistic missiles with thermonuclear capabilities. While Trump claimed the repositioning was a direct response to Medvedev’s comments invoking Cold War-era nuclear strategies like "The Dead Hand," the Pentagon has yet to confirm any actual course changes of the submarines.
Trump described Medvedev’s social media posts as "highly provocative" and emphasized that "words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences." The U.S. President stated that the redeployment was necessary due to an inappropriate threat made by Medvedev, who has been known for his notoriously anti-Western statements and nuclear threats since the beginning of the conflict.
From the Russian perspective, some lawmakers, such as Viktor Vodolatsky, downplayed the impact of the U.S. submarine move. They noted that Russia has a larger number of nuclear submarines deployed globally and thus does not see the redeployment as requiring a direct response. Russian official channels have been relatively muted on the issue.
Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to travel to Russia after his visit to Israel. However, as of Friday, Witkoff was still in the Middle East, assessing the situation in the Gaza Strip. Trump told Newsmax that Putin is a tough guy, but he was surprised by the sudden escalation of conflict despite good conversations.
The longer-term practical impact or follow-up responses remain unclear. This move, while symbolising a strategic signalling action, marks a rare explicit public reaction to nuclear threat rhetoric in 2025. The article will be updated with more information as it becomes available.
- The European Union, aware of the current war-and-conflicts and general-news concerning the escalating nuclear tensions between the United States and Russia, reaffirms its commitment to a common policy on the environment, emphasizing the need for diplomatic resolution in these political crises.
- Meanwhile, amidst the escalating nuclear posturing, American politics continues to dominate the news cycle, with discussions around the U.S. President's decision to redeploy nuclear submarines and the potential consequences of provocative statements made by global leaders.
