Two nuclear submarines have been dispatched by Trump towards specified locations, in response to perceived aggressive remarks from Russia.
In a surprising turn of events, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to deploy two nuclear submarines, a move that escalates tensions between the United States and Russia. This decision comes in response to what Trump perceives as new ultimatums from Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The announcement was made on Trump's Truth Social network on Friday, following provocative comments from former Russian President Dmitri Medvedev on Telegram the previous day. Trump did not specify the exact locations where the submarines would be sent, but he emphasized that the deployment is a show of strength and deterrence.
Medvedev's comments, which triggered Trump's response, were perceived as aggressive or provocative regarding nuclear weapons. Specifically, Medvedev warned about Russia's readiness to use nuclear weapons if the country’s sovereignty or interests were threatened, using strong language that escalated tensions between the two nations. In his criticism, Medvedev mentioned the "famous 'dead hand'" - an ultra-secret automated system set up during the Cold War to control the Russian nuclear arsenal.
Trump's threat is contingent on Putin not stopping the hostilities in Ukraine by the end of next week. The former U.S. President has also threatened to impose harsh economic sanctions against Russia, including so-called 'secondary sanctions' that target countries buying Russian oil. The aim of these sanctions is to cut off a significant source of revenue for the Russian war machine.
The Kremlin has cautioned against such nuclear rhetoric, emphasizing the dangers of escalating military tensions. No further information was provided about the nature or context of Putin's new ultimatums or the current status and implications of Trump's announcement.
This is a shift in Trump's stance towards Putin, as he had initially made a rapprochement with the Russian leader, aiming to quickly end the war in Ukraine following the Russian invasion in February 2022. However, Trump's promise to end the war quickly has not materialized, leading to growing frustration towards Putin.
Trump did not clarify if the submarines are nuclear-powered or carry nuclear warheads, but the deployment of such vessels is undoubtedly a significant escalation in the ongoing geopolitical standoff between the United States and Russia. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected in the coming days.
Politics and general news have become increasingly tense as former U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to deploy two nuclear submarines escalates the war-and-conflicts situation between the United States and Russia. This decision comes in response to perceived provocative comments and ultimatums from Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine, with Trump's threat contingent on Putin not stopping hostilities in Ukraine by the end of next week.
