Trump is moving nuclear submarines following remarks by an ex-Russian president. Here are the subs in the American fleet
US President Donald Trump said Friday he was ordering two US Navy nuclear submarines to “appropriate regions,” in response to remarks by Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president and current deputy chairman of its Security Council.
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2 developments- Aug 1, 2025Trump is moving nuclear submarines following remarks by an ex-Russian president. Here are the subs in the American fleet
- Aug 4, 2025Trump says nuclear submarines ‘in the region’ of Russia
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Quiet for 421 daysLast development · Aug 4, 2025 — Trump says nuclear submarines ‘in the region’ of Russia
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Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader Medvedev
Trump orders U.S. nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader Medvedev
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