Under Trump’s Orders, Two Nuclear Submarines Head Toward Russia; Russian Leader’s Remarks Spark Outrage

International Desk

US President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines to the “appropriate area” in response to “highly provocative” comments by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.

“This step is a warning if Medvedev’s foolish and provocative statement is not limited to words. Words matter and can lead to unintended consequences. Hopefully, this will not be the case,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.

Trump did not specify the location of the submarines or whether they were nuclear-armed or nuclear-powered. But the announcement signals new tensions between the United States and Russia. Medvedev, who is now deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, criticized Trump’s 10-day deadline for Russia to end the war in Ukraine and his threat of new sanctions as “a step toward war.”

“If Trump’s threats provoke such a reaction to my words, then Russia is on the right track,” he wrote on Telegram on Thursday. He also referred to Russia’s Soviet-era automated nuclear strike system, ‘Dead Hand.’

Trump’s anger towards India

Meanwhile, Trump has also expressed strong displeasure with India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He alleged in a tweet that Modi had shown disrespect by not responding appropriately to his proposed mediation and trade deal during the India-Pakistan conflict.

Trump wrote, “Modi disrespected me, it will never be forgotten. Bad business means bad friendships.”

He has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on India and additional penalties for India-Russia economic relations.

“India never accepts third-party mediation. India-Pakistan issues will be resolved bilaterally,” said a spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.

Modi made it clear to Trump that there were no trade agreements or mediation talks during the India-Pakistan conflict.

Political reaction

Trump’s comments have sparked a backlash in Indian political circles, with Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizing it as a “diplomatic disaster.”

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla dismissed the Congress’ criticism as “false propaganda”.

Analysts believe that Trump’s actions and comments could create new tensions between the US and Russia and the US and India. Although India’s economy is dependent on domestic demand, the impact of the tariffs may be limited.

However, Trump’s “bad friendship” and military action towards Russia could have an impact on future diplomacy.