Washington/Moscow: U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of American nuclear submarines near Russian waters in a move aimed at bolstering Western security. Announcing the decision on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump warned that any provocative intentions behind recent Russian statements would be met with a firm response. Analysts believe the deployment is intended to demonstrate U.S. military strength amid Russia’s ongoing offensive in Ukraine.
🚨 BREAKING: Trump Sends Nuclear Subs Near Russia
2 U.S. submarines deployed.
Putin given 10 days to show progress on ending the war.Markets aren’t ready for this level of geopolitical heat. pic.twitter.com/taXCyVJa7G
— XELA (@Xelarocket) August 1, 2025
Reacting to the decision, former Russian President and current Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev condemned the move, stating that Moscow would not change its policies under any circumstances. He cautioned against underestimating Russia’s longstanding nuclear capabilities, developed since the Soviet era.
🚨 BREAKING 🚨: Trump’s latest move sends shockwaves —
He orders 2 NUCLEAR submarines near Russia in response to ex-President Medvedev’s remarks.
Is this deterrence or dangerous brinkmanship?The stakes just got nuclear.#Trump #Russia #Geopolitics #NuclearTensions #Medvedev… https://t.co/XeQ53FJBKj pic.twitter.com/PthDLUXcUs
— Citizen MattersX (@CitizenMattersX) August 1, 2025
Trump urged Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine within 10 days, warning that reckless statements could lead to dangerous miscalculations. The move has drawn mixed reactions internationally, with some seeing it as reassurance to NATO allies, while others warn it may further escalate tensions with Moscow. International affairs experts are closely monitoring the situation.