Donald Trump moves nuclear submarines after Russian ex-president's comments | BBC News

US President Donald Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in appropriate regions in response to highly provocative comments by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Trump said he acted just in case these statements were more than just foolish and inflammatory, noting that words can lead to unintended consequences. He did not disclose the deployment locations, following US military protocol. Medvedev has threatened the US in response to Trump's ultimatums to Moscow to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine or face tough sanctions. Russia and the US possess the most nuclear arms in the world, each with a fleet of nuclear submarines.