Trump says he ‘ordered’ nuclear submarines to ‘region’ over Ukraine war rhetoric from Russia’s Medvedev
Trump moves nuclear submarines closer to Russia
- President Donald Trump has announced the redeployment of American nuclear submarines to "appropriate regions".
- This decision was made in response to "belligerent statements" by Dimitri Medvedev, a former Russian president and deputy chair of the Russian national security council.
- Mr Trump posted his intentions on Truth Social, describing Medvedev's remarks as "highly provocative".
- He stated the move was a precautionary measure, expressing hope that the "foolish and inflammatory statements" would not lead to "unintended consequences".
- It is uncertain whether the redeployment involves Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines, which carry nuclear weapons, or fast-attack submarines.