Trump’s pledges to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war have failed, and a seemingly unstoppable momentum is building up in ruling circles for a massive military escalation of the NATO conflict with Russia.

In a social media post, the president described the move as a deterrent prompted by threats by a former Russian leader. It is unclear if any submarines did actually change position.

Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Russia, President Donald Trump has confirmed the deployment of two US Navy nuclear submarines, asserting that they are stationed "exactly where they should be.