In a dramatic escalation of tensions between the US and Russia, President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines to regions near Russia. This move comes in response to "highly provocative" remarks made by Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council and a close ally of President Vladimir Putin.

The tensions between Trump and Medvedev began when Trump criticized Russia and India for their growing ties, referring to them as having "dead economies." Medvedev fired back, invoking Russia's Cold War-era nuclear deterrent system, known as Perimeter or "Dead Hand," which is designed to launch missiles if Russia's leadership is incapacitated in a strike. Medvedev warned that continued threats could push the situation towards conflict, not just with Ukraine, but with the US itself.

Trump had previously set a strict deadline for a peace agreement in Ukraine, initially set at 50 days and later reduced to 10. Moscow has rejected these terms, continuing to assert its own conditions for ending the war in Ukraine. Trump has also threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Russian goods and those of its trade partners unless a peace agreement is reached.

The Deployment of Nuclear Submarines
In response to Medvedev's remarks, Trump stated, "Based on the highly provocative statements of the Former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev… 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 emphasized the importance of words, cautioning that they can often lead to unintended consequences.

The deployment of nuclear submarines near Russia marks a significant escalation in the tensions between the two nations. The situation remains volatile, with both sides engaging in a war of words. The international community will be watching closely to see how this situation unfolds and what implications it may have for global stability.