Medvedev's Provocative Rhetoric Sparks U.S.-Russia Nuclear Tensions

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has once again thrust himself into global headlines, engaging in a fiery exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump. The spat has heightened tensions between the U.S. and Russia, as Medvedev's provocative rhetoric raises alarms.

Medvedev, who served as Russia's president from 2008 to 2012 and later as prime minister under Vladimir Putin, has become a vocal advocate of Russia's aggressive foreign policies. Recently, his incendiary remarks about nuclear capabilities and hostile foreign leaders have drawn sharp rebukes from the West.

In response to Medvedev's recent comments about supplying Iran with nuclear warheads, Trump announced the repositioning of U.S. nuclear submarines, heightening the stakes in this international confrontation. As Medvedev's polarizing statements continue to ripple through diplomatic circles, the implications for U.S.-Russia relations remain precarious.

(With inputs from agencies.)