US Deploys Nuclear Submarines Near Russia Amid Rising Tensions

President Donald Trump publicly announced the deployment of two U.S. nuclear submarines near Russia in response to escalating nuclear threats and provocative statements from Russian officials, particularly Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council. This rare public disclosure of submarine positioning was intended as a strategic message to signal U.S. resolve without revealing operational details, while also raising the stakes in the ongoing conflict over Ukraine. The Kremlin responded by emphasizing the importance of careful nuclear rhetoric and downplaying the likelihood of nuclear escalation, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov calling Medvedev's comments more emotional than policy-driven. Medvedev himself warned that repeated ultimatums from Trump were pushing the two nations closer to war, underscoring the tense atmosphere. Despite these exchanges, Russian officials also indicated a preference to avoid further escalation, while Trump maintained his firm stance by setting deadlines for Russia to end the Ukraine war or face sanctions. The situation remains highly volatile, marked by a war of words, military posturing, and mutual warnings about the consequences of miscalculation.