Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to the "appropriate region" Aug. 1 after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev referenced Soviet-era nuclear strike capabilities in a social media post that heightened tension with the U.

President Donald Trump told reporters in Pennsylvania that two nuclear submarines are in the region to counter Russia ahead of special envoy Steve Witkoff's visit and the upcoming ceasefire deadline.

WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in "the appropriate regions" in response to remarks from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev about the risk of war between the nuclear-armed adversaries.