Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 07:46pm on 01 Aug 2025,Friday International
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines near Russia in response to “foolish and inflammatory” remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Medvedev, now deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council, invoked the Cold War-era “Dead Hand” nuclear deterrent system, warning that continued U.S. threats could escalate into direct conflict. Trump responded via Truth Social, stating the submarines were positioned “just in case” and emphasized that “words are very important.” The move follows Trump’s imposition of 25% tariffs on Indian imports over energy ties with Russia and a sharply reduced ceasefire deadline for Ukraine. Tensions between Washington and Moscow are intensifying amid escalating rhetoric and strategic posturing. (PC: Britannica & India Today)
