US President Donald Trump has moved two American nuclear submarines nearer to Russian waters, following what he described as “foolish and inflammatory statements” from Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president and now deputy chairman of the country’s Security Council.
Trump made the move public in a post on Truth Social, his personal platform.
“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,” he wrote.
“Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences. I hope this will not be one of those instances.”
Verbal War Gets Heated, Submarines On The Move
Though the exact locations of the submarines were not disclosed, US nuclear vessels are known to patrol near global conflict zones.
The rare public mention of this deployment signals that tensions between Washington and Moscow are once again rising.
In an interview with Newsmax that same Friday night, Trump doubled down.
“He’s got a fresh mouth,” he said, referring to Medvedev. “He was talking about nuclear. When you talk about nuclear, we have to be prepared. And we’re totally prepared.”
He confirmed the subs were moving “closer to Russia.”
The drama began after Trump issued a bold ultimatum earlier this month. He gave Russia a 50-day deadline—later shortened to 10—to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, or face severe economic sanctions.
The countdown ends next week.
In response, Medvedev posted on Russian social media mocking Trump’s demand.
“Trump’s playing the ultimatum game with Russia, 50 days or 10,” he wrote.
“He should remember two things: 1. Russia isn’t Israel or even Iran. 2. Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country.”
Trump fired back just hours later: “Watch your words. You’re a failed former president of Russia.”
Medvedev was unmoved. “Russia is right on everything and will continue to go its own way,” he replied.
Ceasefire Hopes Fade as Rhetoric Escalates
At the White House, Trump confirmed the submarine orders to reporters.
“We had to do that. We just have to be careful. A threat was made, and we didn’t think it was appropriate,” he said.
“I do that on the basis of safety for our people. We’re gonna protect our people.”
He also disclosed that Steve Witkoff, his special envoy, is en route to Moscow for one last attempt at securing a ceasefire.
But hopes are dim. The White House warned new economic penalties are coming if Moscow refuses to budge.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Medvedev has reinvented himself as one of the Kremlin’s most vocal hawks.
His frequent threats of nuclear retaliation against the West have raised global concerns about his motives—and the power he wields behind the scenes.
Diplomatic watchers believe he’s working to win back relevance and approval from President Vladimir Putin and Russia’s military elite.
With nuclear rhetoric now being exchanged in public, fears are growing about missteps that could escalate into something far worse.
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