US President Donald Trump on Friday mentioned the US is “completely ready” to reply to nuclear threats, following what he referred to as “extremely provocative statements” from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
In a pointed warning, Donald Trump mentioned he had ordered the repositioning of two US nuclear submarines “within the acceptable areas” as a precautionary measure.
Donald Trump’s remarks got here hours after Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia’s Safety Council, warned that current Washington’s ‘50 days or 10’ ultimatums might escalate right into a direct battle between the 2 nuclear powers.
Speaking to reporters later within the night as Trump departed the White Home for a weekend at his New Jersey property, he mentioned, “Once you discuss nuclear, we’ve to be ready… And we’re completely ready.”
He was responding to questions on the place precisely he had ordered the positioning of the mentioned nuclear subs, when he added, “I try this on the idea of security for our individuals… We’re gonna shield our individuals,” the Related Press reported.
He didn’t make clear the place the submarines had been being moved.
Earlier within the day, the Republican President mentioned, “Primarily based on the extremely provocative statements from Medvedev, I’ve ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned within the acceptable areas, simply in case these silly and inflammatory statements are extra than simply that.”
Trump emphasised the gravity of such rhetoric, including, “Phrases are crucial, and may typically result in unintended penalties, I hope this won’t be a kind of cases.”
US-Russia tensions escalate over Ukraine
The sharp alternate comes as Washington continues to push for a ceasefire in Russia’s conflict on Ukraine. Trump has despatched particular envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow and warned that new financial sanctions might be imposed until there’s progress inside a newly shortened 10-day deadline—down from the sooner 50-day window. That interval expires subsequent week.
The most recent flare-up started earlier within the week after Medvedev mocked Trump’s ultimatum technique in a social media put up: “Trump’s taking part in the ultimatum recreation with Russia: 50 days or 10,” he wrote.
“He ought to keep in mind 2 issues: 1. Russia isn’t Israel and even Iran. 2. Every new ultimatum is a risk and a step in direction of conflict. Not between Russia and Ukraine, however together with his personal nation,” Medvedev added.
Trump hit again early Thursday, calling Medvedev a “failed former President of Russia” and advising him to “watch his phrases.” Medvedev later replied, “Russia is true on all the pieces and can proceed to go its personal manner.”
