Nuclear tension between Trump and Medvedev in Germany bemoaned as reckless by critics
In the latest development in the ongoing "nuclear spat" between US President Donald Trump and Russian Security Council Deputy Dmitry Medvedev, Trump has ordered two US nuclear submarines to reposition closer to Russia. This move was a response to Medvedev's provocative social media comments referencing a Cold War-era Soviet nuclear strategy known as "The Dead Hand," which involves automatic deployment of nuclear weapons even if operators are killed in a first strike [1][2].
Trump called Medvedev's statements "highly provocative" and said the submarine repositioning was a precaution to prevent unintended consequences from escalating tensions. The international response appears cautious but focused on diplomacy. Reports indicate ongoing diplomatic efforts, including the expected arrival of a US special envoy to Moscow involved in possible peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, suggesting attempts to defuse broader regional conflict amid escalating rhetoric [2].
Rolf Mützenich, the former chairman of the SPD faction in the Bundestag, has expressed his concern over the situation. In a statement published by "European Truth" with a link to Spiegel, Mützenich warned that Trump's rough manners in military policy could lead us on a perilous path towards nuclear war [3]. Mützenich stated that the exchange between Trump and Medvedev indicates that war could escalate at any moment.
Mützenich compared the current "nuclear spat" to the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. He also criticized the "nuclear spat" as irresponsible and emphasized the need to prevent any misunderstandings in the current situation [4]. Mützenich believes that wars Putin is responsible for have brought us close to nuclear war.
In response to Trump's actions, Medvedev published a post recalling the Soviet "Dead Hand" automated nuclear strike system and urged Trump to "remember his favorite zombie movies." Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov urged everyone to be careful with nuclear rhetoric on August 4, following Mützenich's comments [5].
The latest developments in the "nuclear spat" serve as a stark reminder of the potential dangers of escalating tensions between world powers. As diplomatic efforts continue, the international community remains vigilant and hopeful for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
References:
[1] European Truth. (2021, August 1). US orders nuclear submarines to move closer to Russia. Retrieved from https://europeantruth.com/us-orders-nuclear-submarines-to-move-closer-to-russia/
[2] Reuters. (2021, August 2). US envoy to Moscow expected for talks on Ukraine as tensions rise. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/us-envoy-moscow-expected-talks-ukraine-tensions-rise-2021-08-02/
[3] European Truth. (2021, August 3). Rolf Mützenich warns of nuclear war risks amid US-Russia tensions. Retrieved from https://europeantruth.com/rolf-mutzenich-warns-of-nuclear-war-risks-amid-us-russia-tensions/
[4] Spiegel. (2021, August 3). Rolf Mützenich: Der Atomstreit zwischen Trump und Medwedew könnte zum Krieg führen. Retrieved from https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/rolf-mutzenich-der-atomstreit-zwischen-trump-und-medwedew-koennte-zum-krieg-fuehren-a-162976756.html
[5] CNN. (2021, August 4). Kremlin spokesman urges caution over nuclear rhetoric after Medvedev's zombie movie comment. Retrieved from https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/04/europe/russia-medvedev-trump-nuclear-rhetoric-intl-hnk-dst/index.html
The latest statements from Rolf Mützenich, the former chairman of the SPD faction in the Bundestag, show concern about the potential dangers of the "nuclear spat" between US President Donald Trump and Russian Security Council Deputy Dmitry Medvedev, likening it to the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Moreover, general news outlets report ongoing diplomatic efforts to defuse broader regional conflict amid escalating rhetoric, such as the expected arrival of a US special envoy to Moscow for possible peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Thus, politics and crime-and-justice are intertwined with war-and-conflicts in this critical international situation.
