Russia Withdraws Nuclear Threats After Trump's Firm Response

Russia has retracted its nuclear threats and distanced itself from Dmitry Medvedev's aggressive stance following a strong response from former U.S. President Donald Trump. In an official statement, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized Russia's commitment to nuclear nonproliferation and urged caution against nuclear rhetoric, marking the first official Kremlin reaction to Trump's recent remarks about deadlines for talks with Ukraine. The tension escalated when Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, issued a warning on social media about the dangers of ultimatum tactics, warning that such threats could lead to conflict not just with Ukraine but potentially with the U.S. itself. Medvedev also criticized Trump's approach, referencing Russia's military capabilities and the risks of provocative language. In response, Putin's administration ordered two nuclear submarines to strategic positions as a precaution, signaling concern over inflammatory statements. Peskov clarified that despite differing opinions within Russia, national policy remains firmly under Putin's control, and emphasized that there is no intention of escalation, noting that "there can be no...