Geopolitical Risk & Market Impact - Social media post by the U S president led to a slight market downturn [1] - Escalating verbal conflict between the U S president and a top Russian official (Midv) regarding the war in Ukraine [1] - Midv's response included a reminder of Russia's nuclear weapons capabilities [2] U S Response & Nuclear Posturing - The U S president ordered the positioning of two nuclear submarines in response to Midv's statements [2] - The president cited "highly provocative statements" from Midv as the reason for the deployment [2] - The president acknowledged the potential for "unintended consequences" from the escalating rhetoric [2] Uncertainty & Potential Escalation - The president did not disclose the location or intended actions of the deployed submarines [3] - The situation is described as moving from verbal conflict to a "real world response" involving nuclear submarines [2] - The mention of nuclear submarines is causing widespread concern and attention [3]
Trump says he moved two nuclear submarines after Russia's Medvedev warns U.S.
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