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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Feinberg

Trump moves nuclear submarines closer to Russia

  • President Donald Trump has announced the redeployment of American nuclear submarines to "appropriate regions".
  • This decision was made in response to "belligerent statements" by Dimitri Medvedev, a former Russian president and deputy chair of the Russian national security council.
  • Mr Trump posted his intentions on Truth Social, describing Medvedev's remarks as "highly provocative".
  • He stated the move was a precautionary measure, expressing hope that the "foolish and inflammatory statements" would not lead to "unintended consequences".
  • It is uncertain whether the redeployment involves Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines, which carry nuclear weapons, or fast-attack submarines.

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