Russia urges caution in nuclear ‘rhetoric'
Trump said he had ordered the deployment in response to what he alleged were highly provocative comments by Medvedev, saying the submarines would be positioned in 'appropriate regions'.
Trump did not say whether he meant nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed submarines. He also did not elaborate on the locations, which are kept secret by the US military.
'Russia is very attentive to the topic of nuclear non-proliferation. And we believe that everyone should be very, very cautious with nuclear rhetoric,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, including from AFP, on Monday.
The row between Medvedev and Trump erupted against the backdrop of the US leader's ultimatum for Russia to end its military offensive in Ukraine or face fresh economic sanctions, including on its remaining trading partners.
Medvedev -- one of Russia's most prominent anti-Western hawks -- accused Trump of 'playing the ultimatum game' and said that Trump 'should remember' that Russia was a formidable force. 'Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war.
Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country,' he said. Medvedev, who has not posted on social media since the spat, is currently the deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council.
He served one term as president from 2008 to 2012, effectively acting as a placeholder for Putin, who was able to circumvent constitutional term limits and de facto remain in power.
The chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday backedTrump's actions.
'The concept of peace throughstrength works,' Andriy Yermak wrote on social media.
'The moment American nuclear submarines appeared, oneRussian drunk -- who had justbeen threatening nuclear war onX -- suddenly went silent.'
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Tribune
10 hours ago
- Daily Tribune
Expanded Gaza war risks ‘catastrophic consequences'
AFP | United Nations A top UN official warned yesterday that expanding Israeli military operations inside Gaza would risk 'catastrophic consequences,' as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly considered total occupation of the Palestinian territory. A widening of the war 'would risk catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians and could further endanger the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza,' Miroslav Jenca, UN assistant secretary-general for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, told a Security Council meeting. 'There is no military solution to the conflict in Gaza or the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict,' Jenca said. During a visit to an army training facility earlier yesterday, Netanyahu said: 'It is necessary to complete the defeat of the enemy in Gaza, to free all our hostages and to ensure that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel.' Over the 22 months of war, Israeli forces have devastated large parts of the Gaza Strip, where repeated warnings of famine have increased pressure on Netanyahu's government to halt the fighting. The war was sparked by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, which resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to a tally based on official figures.
Daily Tribune
10 hours ago
- Daily Tribune
JD Vance ‘Most Likely' MAGA Heir, Says Trump
President Donald Trump suggested that Vice President JD Vance is likely to be the future face of the 'Make America Great Again' movement, possibly leading the Republican Party in the 2028 presidential race. In an interview, Fox News' Steve Doocy asked if Vance is the clear heir to MAGA. Trump replied, 'Well, I think most likely. In all fairness, he's the vice president.' He also floated the idea of Senator Marco Rubio as a potential running mate for the future, saying Rubio 'maybe would get together with JD in some form.' Meanwhile, Trump turned his attention to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, he signed an executive order creating a task force to oversee preparations for the Games. The task force will focus on security, logistics, and smooth entry for athletes, coaches, media, and visitors traveling to the United States. It will also handle visa processing and event credentialing. 'The L.A. Olympics is shaping up to be a wonderful moment for America. It's going to be incredible. It's so exciting,' Trump said at the White House, calling the Games a major highlight for the country. The 2028 Summer Games will mark the first time the United States has hosted the Olympics since the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Trump said the goal is to make the Los Angeles Olympics 'safe, seamless, and historically successful.'
Daily Tribune
15 hours ago
- Daily Tribune
Trump signals tariffs on pharma, chips
US President Donald Trump signaled Tuesday that fresh tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals and semiconductors could be unveiled as soon as the coming week, as he presses on in efforts to reshape global trade. Trump's latest comments, in an interview on CNBC, come days before a separate set of tariff hikes takes effect on dozens of economies later this week. The sweeping tariff plans have sparked a flurry of activity as governments seek to avert the worst of his threats -- with Switzerland's leaders heading to Washington on Tuesday in a last-minute push to avoid punitive duties. But he appears set to widen his trade war s further. The US president told CNBC that upcoming tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could reach 250 percent, while adding that he plans for new duties on foreign semiconductors soon. "We'll be putting (an) initially small tariff on pharmaceuticals, but in one year, one-and-a-half years, maximum, it's going to go to 150 percent," Trump said. "And then it's going to go to 250 percent because we want pharmaceuticals made in our country." Trump also said that Washington will be announcing tariffs "within the next week or so." He added: "We're going to be announcing on semiconductors and chips." Concern for US economy Trump has taken aim at products from different countries with varying tariff rates after imposing a 10-percent levy on almost all trading partners in April -- with excluded products targeted by sector. While Swiss leaders are seeking to stave off a US tariff hike to 39 percent come Thursday -- which excludes sectors like pharma -- Trump's plans for a steep pharma levy will likely be a point of contention in any talks. Pharmaceuticals represented 60 percent of Swiss goods exports to the United States last year. Besides probing pharmaceuticals and chips imports, Trump has already imposed steep duties of 50 percent on imports of steel and aluminum, alongside lower levels on autos and parts. In the same CNBC interview, Trump said he expects to raise the US tariff on Indian imports "very substantially over the next 24 hours" due to the country's purchases of Russian oil. This is a key revenue source for Moscow's military offensive on Ukraine. His pressure on India comes after signaling fresh sanctions on Moscow if it did not make progress by Friday towards a peace deal with Kyiv, more than three years since Russia's invasion. Moscow is anticipating talks this week with the US leader's special envoy Steve Witkoff, and the Kremlin has criticized Trump's threat of raising tariffs.
