How is Russia responding to the U.S. moving nuclear submarines?
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Russia is downplaying the U.S. move to reposition nuclear submarines, with officials stating their own submarines are already on combat duty and warning against nuclear rhetoric. The Kremlin has not issued a strong official response, treating the U.S. announcement as largely symbolic amid ongoing tensions.
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Russia downplays Trump's announcement about nuclear submarines
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- Russia warns against nuclear rhetoric and downplays Trump's submarine order. 3s
- Trump announced the deployment of two nuclear submarines to unspecified regions. 10s
- The U.S. military has not disclosed details about the submarines' type or location. 49s
- Trump set a deadline for Russia to accept a ceasefire in Ukraine or face economic consequences. 1m 47s
- Experts note no U.S. submarine has ever fired a nuclear weapon and see actual use as unlikely. 2m 33s
