In a move that’s causing ripples across the globe, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has ordered two nuclear submarines to be strategically deployed near Russia. His reason? A fiery online threat from Dmitri Medvedev, Russia’s former president and current deputy chairman of its Security Council.
Taking to social media, Trump wrote:
"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. Words are very important and can often lead to unintended consequences. I hope this will not be one of those instances."
Medvedev had recently made chilling remarks comparing a potential nuclear war to scenes from The Walking Dead and hinted at the USSR’s legendary "dead hand" nuclear retaliation system.Trump’s response? Swift and serious.
He emphasized the need for the U.S. to remain vigilant and protect American lives, saying the country must always be prepared even when threats seem more bark than bite.
While the president’s post sparked immediate global headlines, the U.S. Department of Defense has neither confirmed nor denied any actual movement of the submarines. Nuclear submarine missions are some of the most secretive operations in the U.S. military, and the Pentagon is known for its silence on such matters.
This marks one of Trump’s boldest public references to America’s nuclear capabilities since returning to the White House. His tone towards Moscow has noticeably shifted in recent weeks.
Just last month, he issued Russia a 50-day ultimatum to initiate peace talks over the ongoing Ukraine war. But after a missile strike on Kyiv that killed over 30 civilians, he slashed that timeline to just 10–12 days.
Trump has also toughened sanctions, targeting nations still buying Russian oil including China, India, and Turkey signaling a more hardline stance.
Despite previously advocating for direct dialogue with Vladimir Putin, Trump’s latest actions reflect a growing sense of urgency and a stark warning to Russia.
When pressed by reporters before flying to his Bedminster estate, Trump stated plainly:
"A threat was made by a former president of Russia, and we’re going to protect our people. We just have to be careful."
Experts in military strategy remain skeptical. Many note that the U.S. already has nuclear-armed submarines on constant patrol, making sudden redeployments largely symbolic.
Still, with tensions rising and nuclear rhetoric back in the spotlight, the world is watching and waiting.
