International News: The relationship between the United States and Russia is becoming more tense. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev made strong threats, and in response, US President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines near areas close to Russia. Trump made this decision public in a post on his platform, Truth Social.
Trump Sends Nuclear Submarines as a Warning
Trump explained in his post that the submarines have been sent to “suitable areas” in response to what he called “foolish and provocative” statements. He said words matter and sometimes lead to results that no one expects. His decision seems to be a clear signal to stop the verbal threats coming from Russian officials.
Medvedev Warns Trump About War
On July 28, Dmitry Medvedev posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) directly targeting Trump. He said that Trump is playing dangerous games by trying to pressure Russia with ultimatums. Medvedev warned that this could lead to war, not just between Russia and Ukraine, but between Russia and the United States.
He also said, “Russia is not Iran,” meaning Russia is a much stronger and different kind of opponent.
Reference to Russia’s Cold War Nuclear System
Later, Medvedev responded to Trump’s online post by mentioning Russia’s "Dead Hand" system. This is a Cold War-era technology designed to automatically launch nuclear weapons if Russia is attacked and its leadership is destroyed. Though he didn’t directly threaten, the message clearly hinted at Russia’s powerful military options.
Such reminders only raise fear and concern around the world, as they involve the use of nuclear weapons.
Global Concern Over Escalating Conflict
Countries around the world are now worried about the situation. Any growing conflict between two major nuclear powers can have serious global effects. Experts and international leaders are asking both the US and Russia to avoid making statements that increase tension.
Diplomacy and peaceful dialogue are being encouraged to avoid misunderstandings or accidental military actions. At this point, no actual fighting has taken place, but the war of words is growing stronger.
