Grand Clash: Yes, Trump. Where are the submarines? In response to the "nuclear stick", Russia has shown its own "Bulava"

"Peace Maker" Trump first publicly waved the nuclear "stick" to threaten Russia. He even claimed that two submarines had been dispatched to the "relevant area" for missions. This move by the US president is said to be a response to a statement by Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of the Russian Federation Security Council, but the underlying reasons are far more profound and dangerous than nuclear weapons.

"What's going on, Russians, why don't you speak up?!"

In the daily work of the 820th Missile Attack Warning Center in Russia, it's normal to see active signs. It is this large organization responsible for operating the missile attack warning system (SPRN).

According to sources familiar with the center's work, on August 2nd, on one hand, it seemed like regular duty; on the other hand, there was a detail worth noting: after all, it's not every day that the president of a nuclear power directly threatens to strike another nuclear power with more super weapons.

It is well known that the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump, is an easily emotional and very vengeful person. Moreover, he sincerely believes that he is the "chosen one," the only one who can make the right decisions on this planet, and everyone else must bow to him. He believes that what he says will come true.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the other hand, is a different type of person. He rarely issues threats, and even less so against individuals—although when he speaks, you seem to understand who he means, but there's no need to add insult to injury with harsh names, and the Russian president simply不屑 with such "intimidation" tactics.

For example, he might say that the "Oreshnik" missile has entered mass production—just that one sentence is enough.

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This made Trump very upset. Because he needs attention. He wants a response from people he thinks are worthy of his attention. After all, it was the Kremlin's silence on his previous "solve the Ukraine conflict within 50 days" ultimatum that led him to reduce the deadline to 10 days and issue new threats—including sanctions and supplying weapons to Ukraine.

Luckily, we have Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev! Only he could find the right string on Donald Trump's already tense mind. It is well known that this vice chairman of the Russian Federation Security Council frequently posts on Telegram (Russian) and social media platform X (formerly Twitter, English). His words are sharp and incisive, making those mentioned feel embarrassed. Western media would quote his words, experts would comment on them, but those criticized in his articles rarely responded, mostly just silently enduring.

But Trump is different. He noticed (perhaps someone pointed it out to him). So he started responding—first once (after getting a response, there was "back and forth"), then again. Then, the situation really began to move. At least, the submarines did.

Dmitry Medvedev's Telegram channel screenshot

He mentioned the "Dead Hand" system (i.e., the "Perimeter" system) at the end of his post, which is entirely his usual sarcastic tone, something we have long been accustomed to from this vice chairman of the Russian Federation Security Council. But as usual, Americans panic whenever they see photos of the "Yars" missile launchers.

And Trump, as he himself explained, believed that Medvedev's statements posed a threat to American national security.

Trump's social media post screenshot

Translation as follows:

Given the provocative remarks by Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of the Russian Federation Security Council and former president, I have ordered two nuclear submarines to be on standby in the "relevant area"—to prevent these reckless and inciting remarks from escalating into more serious situations. Words carry weight and often lead to unexpected consequences. I hope this does not happen. Thank you for your attention!

Trump's Two "Aces"

That's how it is. As for what submarines were sent where, it remains unknown. Later, Trump confirmed his statement during a media interview and then declared at a press conference that the United States was ready to go to war with Russia.

The Atlantic wrote:

The publication noted that U.S. nuclear submarines carrying nuclear weapons roam the world's oceans, each submarine equipped with 20 nuclear warheads, each with a range of 400,000 miles (over 6,400 kilometers). Therefore, considering that almost any location in the world could become the "relevant area," it doesn't really matter where they are specifically deployed.

US cable news network suggested that Trump was just bluffing: his claims cannot be verified. Moreover, he didn't even say that these submarines carried nuclear weapons.

Russia - First Reserve, USA - First Threat

But what if we assume that Trump was not joking or bluffing? According to the latest report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), "The 2025 SIPRI Yearbook," in 2025, the country with the largest nuclear weapons stockpile in the world is not the United States, but Russia.

*SIPRI data

However, the institute also pointed out that Russia lags behind the United States in the number of deployed nuclear warheads—1,710 versus 1,770 respectively.

The 2025 report indicates that the main "mainstay" of the U.S. submarine force remains the "Ohio" class submarines, of which the United States has 18.

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Each of these submarines is normally equipped with 24 "Trident II D5" intercontinental ballistic missiles or 154 "Tomahawk" cruise missiles.

"Georgia" — "Ohio" class submarine //Keystone Press Agency/Global Look Press

If each "Ohio" class submarine carries 24 "Trident" missiles, then there could be 48 aimed at Russia. Launching from the Barents Sea, the Sea of Japan, or the western Pacific Ocean may be the "ideal" choice. Launching from the Baltic Sea is the closest, but this sea is too shallow for such submarines: the average depth is only 51 meters, and the "Ohio" class submarines would actually run aground.

"American submarines have been prowling near our coasts. But they have nothing new to offer. I don't know what they can use to scare us there. As for nuclear submarines, if Trump sends them closer to us, it would be foolish. Because their range is 12,000 kilometers, and the danger zone is about 4,000 kilometers. So they always patrol near their own coasts. Trump's threats are all empty words,"

explained Konstantin Sivkov, deputy director of the Russian Rocket Forces Academy and a military science doctor, in an interview with "Tsargrad."

He stated that what Trump might send closer to Russia is less likely to be the "Ohio" class, a "strategic" submarine, but rather the "Virginia" class or "Los Angeles" class submarines, which can also carry nuclear weapons.

"The areas where American submarines may appear include the Barents Sea, the coast of Kamchatka, the Sea of Japan, the Okhotsk Sea, and the western Pacific. In other places, they would have nothing to do,"

he added.

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But Russia has a clear and specific response. Rear Admiral Anatoly Kovalenko, commander of the Northern Fleet Submarine Force, stated that in the context of Trump's claim of sending U.S. nuclear submarines closer to Russia, the "Prince Pozharsky" strategic nuclear submarine, equipped with "Bulava" missiles, has arrived at the Northern Fleet's permanent base.

Why is Trump So Afraid?

Medvedev mentioned in his post that Russia possesses the "non-existent" (clearly, he was mocking Western armchair critics) "Dead Hand" (the "Perimeter") nuclear retaliation guarantee system.

The system is designed to implement automatic counterattacks in the event of a nuclear attack. Imagine that an enemy's strike could destroy the communication system, making a counterattack impossible. The "Perimeter" system would analyze the situation, and if it detected signs of an attack on Russia—such as radiation, seismic activity, and loss of contact with the command system—it would request orders to launch "retaliatory missiles."

"If the communication lines with the General Staff are cut, the 'Perimeter' system would conclude that the end of the world has arrived. The system would immediately transfer the authority to launch missiles to whoever is in a deep underground reinforced shelter at that time. This person could be a minister sent there due to the crisis, or a 25-year-old lieutenant, who yesterday was a student at the military academy,"

one of the developers of the "Perimeter" system, Vladimir Yarenych, previously told Wired magazine.

So what?

However, some believe that Trump actually responded not to Medvedev, but to Putin. It is well known that Putin stated on August 1st, during a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, that Russia had begun mass production of the "Oreshnik" missile system.

Considering that the "Oreshnik" missile is undeniably uninterceptable, and it is possible that it could be equipped with nuclear warheads, Mr. Trump's breakfast burger probably wasn't because of the irritating post from the head of the Federal Security Council.

But it is well known that threatening Putin is not wise. And to Trump, shouting at his Security Council Chairman, waving the nuclear "stick," and using submarine movements to intimidate (look, each "Ohio" class submarine has its corresponding "Bulava," and even the "Oreshnik" with a propeller!) is obviously acceptable.

Therefore, more importantly, who can win in this psychological game—standing firm at the critical moment. The situation is rapidly escalating—imposing sanctions on our few allies, provoking former allies, and nuclear blackmail.

But—stay calm!

While certain countries' submarines roam the world's oceans, and certain people become hysterical over the so-called Russian threat, we are quietly and discreetly doing our own thing.

Enjoy your meal, Mr. Trump.

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