Trump has responded to the 'inflammatory' comments by saying he has moved two nuclear submarines, but did not say where to, in line with usual US military protocol. The president responded on Truth Social, as he hit out at Medvedev for his remarks, amid growing fears that war is looming.

In a dramatic escalation of rhetoric, US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is fully prepared for a nuclear war with Russia. His comments come amid increasingly strained relations between Washington and Moscow. However, Trump also added, "I don't think anyone wins in such a situation."