BREAKING: Trump Moves NUCLEAR SUBS near RUSSIA /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Steve Jermy

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Former President Trump claims to have ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to reposition closer to Russia in response to hostile remarks made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. This action follows a string of escalating rhetoric between U.S. and Russian figures, including Trump, Medvedev, and Senator Lindsey Graham, largely carried out on social media.

Critics view Trump's move as reckless and disproportionate, especially given the extreme risks associated with deploying or threatening to use nuclear-capable submarines. Experts note that launching nuclear or even conventional missiles from submarines could be interpreted by Russia as a first-strike threat—triggering their doctrine of immediate nuclear retaliation. They argue that this posturing does nothing to help the battlefield situation and could dangerously escalate tensions.

The discussion shifts to Russia’s broader military strategy, with analysts emphasizing that Russia no longer sees the West as diplomatically credible. They argue that Russia is pursuing its goals on the battlefield because attempts at negotiation were previously ignored or undermined by the West—for example, by holding peace conferences without inviting Russia. Putin has reiterated that diplomacy remains an option only if Russian security objectives are acknowledged and respected.

Meanwhile, Western governments, including those in Europe, continue to push for a ceasefire—something Russia rejects, as it would favor Ukraine by freezing the conflict while Russia perceives itself as holding the military advantage.

Ultimately, the concern is that Western leaders are misreading the situation—treating diplomacy and ceasefire as interchangeable—while Russia is determined to achieve victory on its own terms, escalating only if necessary. The conversation ends with a stark warning: if these provocations ever spill into nuclear escalation, it could be catastrophic for the entire world.