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Trump's Nuclear Submarine Plans Spark War Fears

8/1/2025

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In a dramatic escalation, Donald Trump revealed plans to deploy nuclear-capable submarines, igniting fears amid Dmitry Medvedev's fiery remarks about potential war. Medvedev slammed Trump's peace ultimatum, while Putin, despite calling for stable peace, remained steadfast in his refusal to compromise, leaving the Russia-Ukraine talks in a state of paralysis.

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In a dramatic escalation, Donald Trump revealed plans to deploy nuclear-capable submarines, igniting fears amid Dmitry Medvedev's fiery remarks about potential war. Medvedev slammed Trump's peace ultimatum, while Putin, despite calling for stable peace, remained steadfast in his refusal to compromise, leaving the Russia-Ukraine talks in a state of paralysis.