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Steve Rosenberg of Britain’s veteran BBC correspondent Steve reports from Moscow that Russia has adopted an unusually restrained posture following President Trump’s announcement of two nuclear submarines being sent closer to Russia’s waters. Although tensions have escalated considerably, official Russian sources remain relatively quiet.
Recently, President Trump publicly announced he had ordered two Ohio-class nuclear submarines nearer Russia for deployment due to provocative statements by former Russian president Vladimir Putin as justification. While Western media reacted angrily, Rosenberg’s Russian press review shows Moscow has had little reaction; state media coverage downplays and dismisses this move with more dismissive commentary rather than alarm.
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Rosenberg points to a shift among major Russian outlets. Where earlier reports adopted more reactive stances against President Donald Trump and included vigorous rhetoric aimed at him, recent coverage has veered toward complete indifference or mild sarcasm – one Russian tabloid was even quoted saying they didn’t care about Trump’s threats – showing this shift is part of Moscow’s official narrative. On Twitter (formerly Facebook), Russia seems particularly dismissive.
Media analysts in Moscow recognize that the Kremlin is opting for strategic silence over further escalation. Their absence suggests either a decision not to legitimize Trump’s move by responding or the prioritization of other geopolitical narratives – both of which stand in stark contrast with their usual response of portraying U.S. military actions as existential threats by Russia-Sputnik news sources.
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Meanwhile, Russian commentators on state TV have continued to dismiss Trump’s action as insignificant and diversionary ploy meant to deflect from domestic scandals related to Epstein-related investigations. State television anchors even used this sentiment against him by portraying Trump as politically desperate who uses nuclear deployment claims in order to divert attention away from domestic issues such as these scandals.
U.S. officials have yet to support Rosenberg’s claim of Russia’s silence; however, Pentagon spokespersons have stated that any repositioning of nuclear assets falls under operational security protocols overseen by the Department of Defense. Analysts caution that even symbolic gestures from military personnel can carry great diplomatic weight when used for nuclear signaling; consistency in messaging is crucial to avoid unintended escalation of tensions.
Rosenberg’s reporting underscores an intriguing strategic stance from Moscow: choosing silence over reaction even when explicitly warned by Washington of an impending escalation. Whether this demonstrates confidence, strategic restraint, or disinterest remains unknown–but it certainly marks a marked difference from Russia’s historical propensity for responding verbally when challenged.
Observers continue to assess the potential ramifications. With Trump stressing his willingness to militarily confront Russia, observers wonder if Moscow’s silence signals disengagement or is an attempt to prevent him from garnering media coverage he desires.