Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian chief
In a warning to Russia, President Donald Trump mentioned Friday he is ordering the repositioning of two U.S. nuclear submarines “based mostly on the extremely provocative statements” of the nation’s former president, Dmitry Medvedev, who has raised the prospect of battle on-line.Associated video above: Trump publicizes new plan to ship weapons to Ukraine and offers Russia new deadline to make peaceTrump posted on his social media website that, based mostly on the “extremely provocative statements” from Medvedev, he had “ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned within the acceptable areas, simply in case these silly and inflammatory statements are extra than simply that.”The president added, “Phrases are essential, and may typically result in unintended penalties, I hope this won’t be a kind of cases.”It wasn’t clear what impression Trump’s order would have on U.S. nuclear subs, that are routinely on patrol on the planet’s hotspots, nevertheless it comes at a fragile second within the Trump administration’s relations with Moscow.Trump mentioned later Friday that he was alarmed by Medvedev’s perspective.”He is received a recent mouth,” Trump mentioned in an interview with Newsmax.Trump has mentioned that particular envoy Steve Witkoff is heading to Russia to push Moscow to comply with a ceasefire in its battle with Ukraine and has threatened new financial sanctions if progress isn’t made. He lower his 50-day deadline for motion to 10 days, with that window set to run out subsequent week.The submit concerning the sub repositioning got here after Trump, within the wee hours of Thursday morning, had posted that Medvedev was a “failed former President of Russia” and warned him to “watch his phrases.” Medvedev responded hours later by writing, “Russia is true on every thing and can proceed to go its personal means.”And that back-and-forth began earlier this week when Medvedev wrote, “Trump’s taking part in the ultimatum recreation with Russia: 50 days or 10” and added, “He ought to keep in mind 2 issues: 1. Russia is not Israel and even Iran. 2. Every new ultimatum is a risk and a step in direction of battle. Not between Russia and Ukraine, however together with his personal nation.”Requested as he was leaving the White Home on Friday night for a weekend at his property in New Jersey about the place he was repositioning the subs, Trump did not provide any specifics.”We had to try this. We simply need to watch out,” he mentioned. “A risk was made, and we did not suppose it was acceptable, so I’ve to be very cautious.”Trump additionally mentioned, “I try this on the idea of security for our folks” and “we’re gonna defend our folks.” He later added of Medvedev, “He was speaking about nuclear.””Once you speak about nuclear, we’ve got to be ready,” Trump mentioned. “And we’re completely ready.” He advised Newsmax that the submarines had been being moved “nearer to Russia.”Medvedev was Russia’s president from 2008 to 2012, whereas Vladimir Putin was barred from looking for a 3rd consecutive time period, after which stepped apart to let him run once more.Now deputy chairman of Russia’s Nationwide Safety Council, which Putin chairs, Medvedev has been identified for his provocative and inflammatory statements because the begin of the battle in 2022. That is a U-turn from his presidency, when he was seen as liberal and progressive.Medvedev has continuously wielded nuclear threats and lobbed insults at Western leaders on social media. Some observers have argued that together with his extravagant rhetoric, Medvedev is looking for to attain political factors with Putin and Russian army hawks.One such instance earlier than the newest spat with Trump got here on July 15, after Trump introduced plans to provide Ukraine with extra weapons through its NATO allies and threatened further tariffs in opposition to Moscow. Medvedev posted then, “Trump issued a theatrical ultimatum to the Kremlin. The world shuddered, anticipating the results. Belligerent Europe was disillusioned. Russia did not care.”___Associated Press author Dasha Litvinova in Tallinn, Estonia, and Darlene Superville in Bridgewater, N.J., contributed to this report.
In a warning to Russia, President Donald Trump mentioned Friday he is ordering the repositioning of two U.S. nuclear submarines “based mostly on the extremely provocative statements” of the nation’s former president, Dmitry Medvedev, who has raised the prospect of battle on-line.
Associated video above: Trump publicizes new plan to ship weapons to Ukraine and offers Russia new deadline to make peace
Trump posted on his social media website that, based mostly on the “extremely provocative statements” from Medvedev, he had “ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned within the acceptable areas, simply in case these silly and inflammatory statements are extra than simply that.”
The president added, “Phrases are essential, and may typically result in unintended penalties, I hope this won’t be a kind of cases.”
It wasn’t clear what impression Trump’s order would have on U.S. nuclear subs, that are routinely on patrol on the planet’s hotspots, nevertheless it comes at a fragile second within the Trump administration’s relations with Moscow.
Trump mentioned later Friday that he was alarmed by Medvedev’s perspective.
“He is received a recent mouth,” Trump mentioned in an interview with Newsmax.
Trump has mentioned that particular envoy Steve Witkoff is heading to Russia to push Moscow to comply with a ceasefire in its battle with Ukraine and has threatened new financial sanctions if progress isn’t made. He lower his 50-day deadline for motion to 10 days, with that window set to run out subsequent week.
The submit concerning the sub repositioning got here after Trump, within the wee hours of Thursday morning, had posted that Medvedev was a “failed former President of Russia” and warned him to “watch his phrases.” Medvedev responded hours later by writing, “Russia is true on every thing and can proceed to go its personal means.”
And that back-and-forth began earlier this week when Medvedev wrote, “Trump’s taking part in the ultimatum recreation with Russia: 50 days or 10” and added, “He ought to keep in mind 2 issues: 1. Russia is not Israel and even Iran. 2. Every new ultimatum is a risk and a step in direction of battle. Not between Russia and Ukraine, however together with his personal nation.”
Requested as he was leaving the White Home on Friday night for a weekend at his property in New Jersey about the place he was repositioning the subs, Trump did not provide any specifics.
“We had to try this. We simply need to watch out,” he mentioned. “A risk was made, and we did not suppose it was acceptable, so I’ve to be very cautious.”
Trump additionally mentioned, “I try this on the idea of security for our folks” and “we’re gonna defend our folks.” He later added of Medvedev, “He was speaking about nuclear.”
“Once you speak about nuclear, we’ve got to be ready,” Trump mentioned. “And we’re completely ready.” He advised Newsmax that the submarines had been being moved “nearer to Russia.”
Medvedev was Russia’s president from 2008 to 2012, whereas Vladimir Putin was barred from looking for a 3rd consecutive time period, after which stepped apart to let him run once more.
Now deputy chairman of Russia’s Nationwide Safety Council, which Putin chairs, Medvedev has been identified for his provocative and inflammatory statements because the begin of the battle in 2022. That is a U-turn from his presidency, when he was seen as liberal and progressive.
Medvedev has continuously wielded nuclear threats and lobbed insults at Western leaders on social media. Some observers have argued that together with his extravagant rhetoric, Medvedev is looking for to attain political factors with Putin and Russian army hawks.
One such instance earlier than the newest spat with Trump got here on July 15, after Trump introduced plans to provide Ukraine with extra weapons through its NATO allies and threatened further tariffs in opposition to Moscow. Medvedev posted then, “Trump issued a theatrical ultimatum to the Kremlin. The world shuddered, anticipating the results. Belligerent Europe was disillusioned. Russia did not care.”
___
Related Press author Dasha Litvinova in Tallinn, Estonia, and Darlene Superville in Bridgewater, N.J., contributed to this report.
