The Kremlin on Monday urged caution after US President Donald Trump said he had deployed two nuclear submarines “closer to Russia” in response to comments by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
“Russia is very attentive to the topic of nuclear non-proliferation . And we believe that everyone should be very, very cautious with nuclear rhetoric,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
What is Nuclear non-proliferation?
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is a key international agreement aimed at halting the spread of nuclear weapons, promoting peaceful use of nuclear energy, and advancing disarmament. Opened for signature in 1968 and entering into force in 1970, the Treaty was extended indefinitely in 1995 and now has 191 signatories — the most of any arms control accord.
Under the NPT, nuclear-weapon states commit not to assist others in acquiring nuclear weapons, while non-nuclear states agree not to pursue them. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), though not a party to the Treaty, plays a crucial verification role through inspections and safeguards to prevent the diversion of nuclear material for military use.
An escalating war of words
Trump announced the deployment on Friday, citing Medvedev’s “highly provocative statements” and saying he had ordered the submarines to “appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that.” He told reporters the subs were “in the region, where they have to be,” though he did not specify whether they were nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed.
The latest exchange between Trump and Medvedev began after Trump warned the Russian leader online to “watch his words,” prompting a sharp reply. Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, said Trump’s ultimatums were a “step towards war… not with Ukraine, but with his own country.”
Speaking to Newsmax, Trump said Medvedev “was talking about nuclear,” and added, “when you talk about nuclear, we have to be prepared… and we’re totally prepared.” Trump described the sub deployment as a “precaution” and insisted, “we’re going to protect our people.”
The move comes as Trump threatens new sanctions on Russia unless it takes steps toward ending the Ukraine war within days. His special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is expected to visit Moscow mid-week for ceasefire talks. Asked what could avert the sanctions, Trump replied, “Yeah, get a deal where people stop getting killed.”
Trump has warned that further measures could include “secondary tariffs” on countries like China and India that continue to trade with Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin, meanwhile, reiterated on Friday that his conditions for peace remain unchanged and again called on Ukraine to abandon NATO ambitions and concede territories Moscow claims to have annexed.
“Russia is very attentive to the topic of nuclear non-proliferation . And we believe that everyone should be very, very cautious with nuclear rhetoric,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
What is Nuclear non-proliferation?
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is a key international agreement aimed at halting the spread of nuclear weapons, promoting peaceful use of nuclear energy, and advancing disarmament. Opened for signature in 1968 and entering into force in 1970, the Treaty was extended indefinitely in 1995 and now has 191 signatories — the most of any arms control accord.
Under the NPT, nuclear-weapon states commit not to assist others in acquiring nuclear weapons, while non-nuclear states agree not to pursue them. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), though not a party to the Treaty, plays a crucial verification role through inspections and safeguards to prevent the diversion of nuclear material for military use.
An escalating war of words
Trump announced the deployment on Friday, citing Medvedev’s “highly provocative statements” and saying he had ordered the submarines to “appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that.” He told reporters the subs were “in the region, where they have to be,” though he did not specify whether they were nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed.
The latest exchange between Trump and Medvedev began after Trump warned the Russian leader online to “watch his words,” prompting a sharp reply. Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, said Trump’s ultimatums were a “step towards war… not with Ukraine, but with his own country.”
Speaking to Newsmax, Trump said Medvedev “was talking about nuclear,” and added, “when you talk about nuclear, we have to be prepared… and we’re totally prepared.” Trump described the sub deployment as a “precaution” and insisted, “we’re going to protect our people.”
The move comes as Trump threatens new sanctions on Russia unless it takes steps toward ending the Ukraine war within days. His special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is expected to visit Moscow mid-week for ceasefire talks. Asked what could avert the sanctions, Trump replied, “Yeah, get a deal where people stop getting killed.”
Trump has warned that further measures could include “secondary tariffs” on countries like China and India that continue to trade with Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin, meanwhile, reiterated on Friday that his conditions for peace remain unchanged and again called on Ukraine to abandon NATO ambitions and concede territories Moscow claims to have annexed.
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