In a bold response to recent remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he ordered the strategic deployment of two nuclear submarines to undisclosed regions. Trump described Medvedev’s comments as “highly provocative” and suggested that such inflammatory rhetoric could lead to serious and unintended outcomes. Though Trump did not reveal the exact locations of the submarines—citing U.S. military protocol—he made it clear that the decision was precautionary, hinting at growing unease over the escalating war of words.

The U.S. president emphasized the importance of language in international affairs, suggesting that words can easily spark dangerous consequences if not carefully chosen. Trump’s post on Truth Social highlighted Medvedev’s current position as deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council and accused him of crossing a line with his statements. Trump’s move to reposition nuclear assets was framed as a deterrent and a warning, though he did not clarify whether the submarines in question were nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed.

This latest exchange is part of a growing public spat between the two leaders. In recent weeks, Trump has issued a series of ultimatums to Moscow, demanding an end to the war in Ukraine by various deadlines—including one as soon as August 8. Earlier in July, Trump warned of sweeping sanctions on Russian oil and other exports if President Vladimir Putin failed to act within 50 days. Medvedev, in turn, dismissed these ultimatums as theatrics and accused Trump of trying to provoke Russia into conflict.

Medvedev’s counterattacks have taken various forms across social media, including a pointed reference to the “dead hand” threat—widely interpreted as an allusion to Russia’s automatic nuclear retaliation system. His aggressive tone has been unwavering, reinforcing his alignment with Russia’s military agenda in Ukraine and painting a bleak picture of potential escalation should the diplomatic standoff continue.

The exchange underscores just how volatile relations between the two nuclear superpowers have become. As former allies and now bitter adversaries, Trump and Medvedev’s personal jabs have moved beyond mere rhetoric into matters of global security. With both leaders deeply entrenched in their positions, and neither showing signs of backing down, the geopolitical climate surrounding the war in Ukraine remains dangerously unpredictable.