• Membership
  • Advert Rates
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Digital Store
Monday, August 4, 2025
The Trumpet Newspaper Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Breaking News
    • Headlines
    • Metro
    • Health
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Ecommerce
    • Economy
    • Start-up
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Religion
    • Columnists
    • Contributors
    • Editorial
  • Global
    • Climate
    • Culture
    • Tourism
    • Technology
    • Weather
    • Social Media
  • e-Edition
  • Home
  • News
    • Breaking News
    • Headlines
    • Metro
    • Health
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Ecommerce
    • Economy
    • Start-up
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Religion
    • Columnists
    • Contributors
    • Editorial
  • Global
    • Climate
    • Culture
    • Tourism
    • Technology
    • Weather
    • Social Media
  • e-Edition
No Result
View All Result
The Trumpet Newspaper Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
ADVERTISEMENT
Home News

Kremlin plays down Trump’s nuclear rhetoric as US envoy set to visit Moscow

The Trumpet by The Trumpet
August 4, 2025
in News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
Kremlin plays down Trump's nuclear rhetoric as US envoy set to visit Moscow
0
SHARES
2
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on WhatsAppShare on Pinterest
The Kremlin has played down Donald Trump’s orders to move two nuclear submarines closer to Russia, saying Moscow did not want to be involved in polemics.

In the first official reaction since the US president’s comments last Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said American submarines were on combat duty anyway and dismissed the idea that there had been an escalation.

“Very complex, very sensitive issues are being discussed, which, of course, many perceive very emotionally,” Peskov said – though he added that everyone should be “very cautious” with nuclear rhetoric.

ADVERTISEMENT

US envoy Steve Witkoff is due to visit Russia on Wednesday, according to Russian media.

Last week President Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to “be positioned in the appropriate regions” in response to what he called “highly provocative” comments by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Trump did not say whether they were nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed submarines.

Medvedev, who in recent years has espoused increasingly extreme rhetoric online – had accused Trump of “playing the ultimatum game” with Russia after the US president set a new deadline for Vladimir Putin to end the war with Ukraine.

Without referencing the Medvedev spat directly, Peskov said on Monday that while “in every country members of the leadership… have different points of view”, Russian foreign policy was dictated by Putin alone.

Medvedev did not react to Trump’s response and has not been active on X since sending the offending post.

Relations between the US and Russia improved significantly after Trump took office in January, although in recent months the US president has signalled he suspects Putin may not be truly committed to ending the war in Ukraine, which began when Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Now Trump has brought forward a deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal, threatening Moscow with severe tariffs targeting its oil and other exports if a ceasefire is not agreed by Friday 8 August.

Still, Washington and Moscow remain in contact and Peskov welcomed Witkoff’s trip later this week.

Read also:

  • Trump stations 2 nuclear submarines close to Russian after Medvedev’s comments
  • I’m disappointed but not done with Putin, Trump tells BBC
  • Trump slams Putin over Ukraine War, approves new military aid to Zelenskyy

“We are always happy to see Mr Witkoff in Moscow… We consider such contact important, meaningful and useful,” he said, adding that Witkoff and Putin may meet.

Should a ceasefire not be reached by Friday, Trump has said he would impose sanctions and secondary tariffs on Moscow to discourage other countries from trading with it.

But he has also admitted Russia – now the most sanctioned country in the world – was “pretty good at avoiding sanctions”.

Three rounds of talks between Russian and Ukraine since the spring have failed to bring an end to the conflict any closer.

Only last week Putin reiterated that Russia’s main goal in the war was to “eradicate the reasons for the crisis in Ukraine and ensure Russia’s security”.

Moscow’s maximalist military and political preconditions for peace, including Ukraine becoming a neutral state, dramatically reducing its military and abandoning its NATO aspirations, remain unacceptable to Kyiv and to its Western partners.

Previous Post

Cult clash leaves one person dead in Cross River

Next Post

Son bids emotional farewell to Spurs in final game

The Trumpet

The Trumpet

Next Post
Son bids emotional farewell to Spurs in final game

Son bids emotional farewell to Spurs in final game

About The Trumpet

The Trumpet is a Nigerian based national news media, owned, trademarked and operated by Elomaz Communications Limited with headquarters in FCT-Abuja and regional offices in Lagos and Delta States

Follow Us

Resources

  • Home
  • News
    • Breaking News
    • Headlines
    • Metro
    • Health
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Ecommerce
    • Economy
    • Start-up
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Religion
    • Columnists
    • Contributors
    • Editorial
  • Global
    • Climate
    • Culture
    • Tourism
    • Technology
    • Weather
    • Social Media
  • e-Edition

Recent News

Police arrest suspected killers of Port Harcourt based lawyer

Police arrest suspected killers of Port Harcourt based lawyer

August 4, 2025
Lagos court grants final forfeiture of 2 cars, Interim forfeiture of $20,000, CFA 110,000

Lagos court grants final forfeiture of 2 cars, Interim forfeiture of $20,000, CFA 110,000

August 4, 2025
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact us
  • About Us
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact us
  • About Us

© 2025 The Trumpet News Papers - Developed by VIS Nigeria.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Breaking News
    • Headlines
    • Metro
    • Health
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Ecommerce
    • Economy
    • Start-up
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Religion
    • Columnists
    • Contributors
    • Editorial
  • Global
    • Climate
    • Culture
    • Tourism
    • Technology
    • Weather
    • Social Media
  • e-Edition

© 2025 The Trumpet News Papers - Developed by VIS Nigeria.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Go to mobile version
Verified by MonsterInsights