Trump sends message to Moscow by deploying nuclear submarines
President Donald Trump announced that he ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines to strategic regions. Trump explained that this decision was in response to the provocative statements of Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, who hinted at the possible use of nuclear weapons.
Trump wrote about this on his Truth Social network on Friday, August 1.
Trump orders deployment of nuclear submarines
"Based on the highly provocative statements of the Former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, who is now the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that," Trump wrote.
The American leader emphasized that words carry weight and can lead to unpredictable consequences.
He expressed hope that the situation would remain within the realm of diplomacy this time.
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