U.S. President Donald Trump explained his decision to deploy nuclear submarines in response to threatening remarks made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, citing the need to protect American citizens.
Trump made this statement to reporters on Friday before departing the White House, according to a Ukrinform correspondent.
“We had to do that. We just have to be careful,” Trump said when asked about the deployment of submarines to what he described as “appropriate regions.”
He underscored that Medvedev’s rhetoric posed a direct threat to the United States.
“A threat was made, and we didn’t think it was appropriate. So I have to be very careful. So I do that on the basis of safety for our people,” Trump stated.
When asked whether he planned to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin before the expiration of a 10-day deadline on August 8, Trump said that several meetings were planned but did not provide any details.
As reported by Ukrinform, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Russia in the coming days, though no further details were disclosed.
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Source: Trump says he ordered nuclear submarine deployment to protect Americans
