Trump Escalates Tensions with Russia over Ukraine Conflict

US President Donald Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in strategic locations in response to 'highly provocative' comments made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who threatened the US over Trump's ultimatum to Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump acted 'just in case' these comments were more than just rhetoric, amid escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations.

President Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in 'appropriate regions' in response to threatening comments made by Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former president and current Deputy Chairman of the Security Council. Medvedev had made several provocative statements on social media in response to Trump's threats of sanctions on Russia if it doesn't reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine. Trump warned that words are important and can lead to unintended consequences, while also stating that the US will protect its people.

Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton criticizes President Donald Trump's decision to position two nuclear submarines near Russia, calling it 'very risky business'. Trump made this move in response to comments by Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former president and current deputy chairman of its Security Council.

Former US President Donald Trump has called on Hamas to surrender and release hostages to end the Gaza crisis, in a post on Truth Social. The statement comes as US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss a potential ceasefire deal. The international community has issued a declaration calling on Hamas to disarm, but Israel and the US have objected to the terms. The conflict continues with no clear resolution in sight.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, praising US President Donald Trump's efforts to broker peace in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Trump had announced a deadline for ending the war by August 8 and has taken a firm stance against Russia, including repositioning two nuclear submarines in response to provocative statements from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. The US has reiterated its support for Ukraine's right to defend itself and has called on other nations to cease supporting Russia's war efforts.

US President Donald Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned closer to Russia in response to comments made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who is now deputy chair of Russia's Security Council. Medvedev had reminded Trump of Russia's Soviet-era nuclear strike capabilities, prompting Trump to take action to protect the US. The move marks a significant deterioration in Trump's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and escalates tensions between the two nations.