The Defense Department has directed all inquiries back to the White House, offering no further details on timing, mission objectives, or whether the submarines are nuclear-armed or simply nuclear-powered.
White House principal deputy Press Secretary Harrison Fields reposted Trump’s announcement on X with a patriotic caption:
“USA!”
Two Nuclear Submarines are Moved Due to Rising Friction Over Ukraine
Trump has expressed growing dissatisfaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin, especially over the escalating war in Ukraine. According to ABC News, Russia launched a record-breaking 6,443 drones into Ukraine in July alone.
Trump recently moved up a self-imposed deadline for Russia to reach a ceasefire agreement — shortening it from 50 days to 10 — or face severe secondary sanctions.
“I want to be generous, but we just don’t see any progress being made,” Trump said. “I’m not so interested in talking anymore.”
Medvedev Fires Back
In response, Medvedev posted on X earlier this week:
“Trump’s playing the ultimatum game with Russia… Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country.”
