US Repositions Nuclear Submarines Amid Escalating Rhetoric with Russia
In a significant and highly unusual escalation of tensions, US President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered the repositioning of two nuclear submarines. This action follows a public "war of words" with former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who currently serves as the deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council.
The public feud began after President Trump, during a meeting with UK opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer, issued a new ultimatum for Russia to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine, shortening a previous deadline to "10 or 12 days." In response, Medvedev posted a series of what Trump called "highly provocative statements," warning the US president against playing an "ultimatum game" and referencing Russia's nuclear capabilities, including the Cold War-era "Dead Hand" system. Medvedev's remarks were widely interpreted as a threat and a "step toward war" between the two nuclear powers.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, President Trump announced that he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned "in the appropriate regions." He stated the move was "just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that," adding that "words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences." While the exact locations of the submarines were not disclosed, Trump later told a news outlet that they were being moved "closer to Russia."
This decision marks a dramatic escalation in rhetoric between the two nations, with both leaders publicly referencing their nuclear capabilities. The move comes at a delicate time for US-Russia relations, as the Trump administration has expressed increasing frustration over the lack of progress in securing a peace agreement for Ukraine.
I'm Aisha shehu
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