Russian political experts deem the action as "foolish" and "unwise"
In a recent development, the deployment of two nuclear submarines near Russia's coast has sparked a debate among Russian experts, with some viewing it as a significant threat and others considering it insignificant or symbolic.
According to military expert Yuri Fyodorov, the proximity of these submarines poses a serious threat, particularly to central Russia. If the submarines take up position off Cyprus, their nuclear missiles would only need ten minutes to reach central Russia. Fyodorov suggests that Russian leader Vladimir Putin would not have time to react before his residence is turned into a nuclear crater.
This perception is fueled by the context of provocative statements by Russian officials like Dmitry Medvedev and ongoing tensions related to the Ukraine war. For these experts, the deployment represents a real escalation in military capability close to Russian territory, which could undermine Russia’s strategic security and provoke countermeasures such as joint naval drills with China.
However, other Russian experts, such as Duma deputy Viktor Wodolazki, believe it is pointless to try to scare Russia. Wodolazki argues that Russia has more and better-equipped nuclear submarines in the world's oceans, negating any immediate threat from the US submarines. He also believes that the US president, Donald Trump, changes his mind constantly, making it unnecessary to respond to his statements.
The Kremlin, former President Dmitri Medvedev, the Russian Foreign Ministry, and other leadership bodies do not respond to the deployment of the US submarines. This silence has led some to interpret it as an acceptance of the situation, while others see it as a calculated strategy to avoid escalating tensions.
An agreement between Moscow and Washington is needed to end all talk of a third world war, according to unspecified sources. Trump's actions are perceived as an attempt to distract from internal political problems, including his role in the investigation of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The deployment of the US nuclear submarines near Russia was ordered by President Trump. The stationing of such US weapons is known to Russia, according to former general and Duma deputy Leonid Ivlev.
The Kremlin-critical Russian YouTube channel The Breakfast Show, produced in the EU, features an interview with military expert Yuri Fyodorov. Kremlin-linked political scientist Sergei Markov criticizes President Trump for losing proportion and acting irresponsibly in this matter.
In conclusion, the deployment of US nuclear submarines near Russia's coast has sparked a heated debate among Russian experts. While some view it as a significant threat, others consider it insignificant. This divide reflects broader debates on how nuclear deterrence and military signaling interact with geopolitical tensions around Ukraine and beyond.
The debate among Russian experts about the deployment of US nuclear submarines near Russia's coast is fueled by the ongoing tensions related to war-and-conflicts, politics, and general-news, particularly the context of provocative statements by Russian officials and the Ukraine war.
This deployment represents a real escalation in military capability close to Russian territory, as stated by military expert Yuri Fyodorov, which could undermine Russia’s strategic security and provoke countermeasures such as joint naval drills with other nations.
