Trump Deploys Nuclear Submarines Near Russia Amid Rising Tensions

US President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines closer to Russia in response to provocative statements by Russian officials, notably Dmitry Medvedev. Trump emphasized the importance of words, warning they can lead to unintended consequences, and stated the deployment was a precaution to ensure that Russian threats remain just words. This move marks a rare and significant escalation in the nuclear posture amid ongoing tensions over the Ukraine conflict and Russia's recent announcement of mass-producing hypersonic nuclear-capable missiles. The Kremlin and Russian security experts have dismissed Trump's warning as a temper tantrum, downplaying the threat posed by the submarine movements. Trump's deployment coincides with a deadline he set for Russia to take steps toward ending the Ukraine war or face new sanctions, while Russian military actions in Ukraine continue unabated. The situation highlights heightened nuclear saber-rattling between the two powers and growing international concern over escalating tensions.