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04-08-2025
President Trump said he ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to be positioned in unspecified “appropriate regions” after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev made provocative remarks, including references to Russia’s “Dead Hand” nuclear system. The move follows Trump’s ultimatum giving Russia 10 days to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire or face secondary sanctions, down from an earlier 50-day timeline. Trump warned Medvedev to “watch his words,” while the White House declined comment. Trump framed the deployment as a precaution to protect Americans amid escalating rhetoric.
04-08-2025
CNN’s Frederik Pleitgen interviewed Moscow residents as tensions between President Trump and President Putin worsened, with Trump threatening tougher sanctions unless a Ukraine ceasefire is reached. Opinions in Moscow varied: some blamed the U.S. for escalating pressure, others expressed resignation about sanctions’ impact, and a few hoped dialogue could still avert further deterioration. The segment reflects growing unease in Russia over strained U.S.-Russia relations and potential economic fallout.
04-08-2025
US President Donald Trump confirmed that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will visit Moscow next week ahead of a self-imposed deadline for new sanctions on Russia unless it moves toward ending the war in Ukraine. Trump also said two US nuclear submarines are positioned “in the region” following an online dispute with Dmitry Medvedev, without clarifying if they are nuclear-armed. He suggested Russia could avoid sanctions by agreeing to “a deal where people stop getting killed,” and has floated “secondary tariffs” on Russia’s trade partners like China and India. The visit comes as Russia continues its offensive, Ukraine steps up drone strikes inside Russia, and both sides discuss a large prisoner exchange.
04-08-2025
The Kremlin urged caution over nuclear rhetoric after U.S. President Donald Trump announced repositioning two nuclear submarines, saying such deployments are routine and not an escalation. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov avoided commenting on Trump’s remarks directly, emphasized careful language on nuclear issues, and noted that foreign policy is set by President Putin. The spat follows Trump’s shortened deadline for Russia to end the war in Ukraine and Dmitry Medvedev’s warnings, including references to the Soviet-era “Dead Hand” system. Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone and missile strikes, with Ukraine claiming attacks on targets in Crimea and Sochi, and both sides discussing a potential prisoner exchange. A U.S. special envoy is set to visit Moscow as the ceasefire deadline approaches.
04-08-2025
The Kremlin cautioned against “nuclear rhetoric” after President Trump ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines repositioned in response to provocative comments by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, who alluded to Russia’s “Dead Hand” automated retaliation capability. Moscow urged restraint amid escalating nuclear talk, while public reaction criticized Trump’s move as an overreaction or political maneuver.
