Nuclear submarines of Trump relocated near Russia's borders
In a surprising turn of events, US President Donald Trump has announced the tactical redeployment of two nuclear submarines, as a show of deterrence following provocative statements made by Russia’s former president Dmitri Medvedev. The exact location of the submarines was not initially specified, but Trump emphasized that the move is "just in case these foolish and provocative remarks are more than just words."
The decision comes after Medvedev threatened a direct military confrontation between Russia and the US, and referenced "nuclear" in his statements, prompting Trump's actions. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has been ongoing for over three years, has resulted in civilian casualties on both sides, but the damage and loss of life in Ukraine due to the conflict is significantly greater.
Trump stated that the redeployment of the nuclear subs is for the safety of the US population. He also highlighted that the US is prepared in case of a nuclear threat. However, Pentagon and White House sources did not immediately confirm whether the submarines actually changed course.
Russian lawmakers have downplayed the US action, stating Russia has sufficient nuclear submarine capabilities to counter any such limited US redeployment, and noted that US subs are usually already positioned globally and don’t require special movement in response to statements.
Meanwhile, Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Russia after his visit to Israel. No details have been provided about the trip. As of Friday, Witkoff was still in the Middle East, assessing the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Trump previously shortened his ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin from 50 to 10 days, demanding a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine within that time. This announcement was made on his Truth Social platform. Trump's view of Putin has not changed, but he expressed surprise at the sudden escalation of violence.
The Navy operates both nuclear-powered submarines with and without nuclear weapons on board. The move by Trump could potentially escalate tensions between the two nations, but it remains to be seen if this is a strategic maneuver or a mere show of force.
The US President's decision to redeploy nuclear submarines is in response to Russia's former president Dmitri Medvedev's threats of direct military confrontation and references to nuclear war-and-conflicts. This political move comes as general-news on the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the increasing tensions between the two nations.
