Nuclear Submarines Deployed as U.S.–Russia Standoff Grows
Trump on Friday ordered two nuclear submarines deployed, turning a verbal clash with a senior Russian official over Ukraine and tariffs into a direct military move.
US & Russia—(Mudasssar Iqbal/Special Correspondent/Webdesk)— The move follows a series of escalating online exchanges between Trump and Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump appeared to escalate the war of words into a show of military force—invoking the threat of nuclear deterrence.
“Based on the highly provocative statements,” he wrote, “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.”
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Undeterred by U.S. pressure, Russia is intensifying its assault on Ukraine. July saw a record barrage of Russian drones, according to AFP, while missile and drone attacks since June have left hundreds of civilians dead.
The latest strike on Kyiv—a deadly salvo early Thursday—killed 31 people, as confirmed by Ukrainian emergency services.
Putin remains defiant. While claiming he seeks peace, the Russian leader reiterated demands that Kyiv surrender contested regions and renounce NATO membership—conditions Ukraine continues to reject.
Speaking with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin announced that preparations are underway to install Oreshnik missiles at newly selected positions. “We’ll likely complete this by year’s end,” he declared.
| Original Element | Revision Rationale |
|---|---|
| “Russia’s onslaught… at full bore” | Changed to “intensifying its ”assault”—more energetic but still professional. |
| “Russian forces had launched…” | Rewritten for rhythm: “July saw a record barrage…” creates an active tone. |
| “Putin, who has consistently rejected…” | Condensed to “Putin remains defiant”—adds ”punch, used in opinion-heavy coverage. |
| “Belarusian and Russian specialists…” | Recast into active phrasing: “Putin announced that preparations are underway…” |
| Direct quotes | Streamlined or paraphrased for flow and space, preserving key information. |
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