Russia’s Nuclear Weapons. A Russian Mobile ICBM. Image Credit: Creative Commons. On August 1, 2025, President Donald Trump announced he had ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to be deployed to “appropriate regions” in response to provocative remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Medvedev had warned Trump to “remember” Russia’s Soviet-era nuclear capabilities after Trump issued a 10-day ultimatum for a ceasefire in Ukraine or face tariffs. Trump described the move as precautionary, warning that “words can lead to unintended consequences.” While analysts generally view the submarine deployment as symbolic rather than a direct step toward nuclear confrontation, it is unclear how Russian President Vladimir Putin will interpret the gesture. In light of these developments, comparing the nuclear postures of the United States and…
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