Trump Deploys Nuclear Subs Near Russia

President Donald Trump said Friday that he has ordered the deployment of two U.S. nuclear submarines in response to what he called "highly provocative statements" from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev about Russia's nuclear capabilities.

“Based on the highly provocative statements of the Former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, who is now the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

Trump added, "Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences, I hope this will not be one of those instances. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

In another post Friday, Trump spoke about the Russian and Ukrainian death tolls during their conflict and reiterated that it's a war "that should have never happened — This is Biden’s War, not 'TRUMP’s.' I’m just here to see if I can stop it!”

"Tell Medvedev, the failed former President of Russia, who thinks he’s still President, to watch his words. He’s entering very dangerous territory!" Trump wrote.

The president said during his trip to Scotland earlier this week that he was reducing his 50-day deadline for Russia to make moves toward trying to end its war with Ukraine down to a new deadline of 10 or 12 days.

“We just don’t see any progress being made," Trump told reporters. The president has also threatened more sanctions or tariffs targeting Russia's economy and said that he was sending special envoy Steve Witkoff to Russia after his trip this week to Israel.