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On Friday (1st), US President Donald Trump announced he ordered the movement of nuclear submarines after new threats from Russia involving the system known as “Dead Hand”, an automated nuclear retaliation mechanism created during the Cold War.
The diplomatic escalation between the two countries has intensified in recent weeks, with public exchanges of accusations between Trump and Dmitry Medvedev, current Vice Chairman of the Russian Security Council. The verbal confrontation gained new contours with the explicit mention of the Russian weapon considered apocalyptic.
The “Dead Hand” system was developed to ensure a Russian nuclear response even in the event of the annihilation of its political and military leadership. According to experts, it can be activated manually or automatically, depending on the severity of the attack received.
Trump reacted to the mention of the weapon with the immediate sending of submarines to strategic areas as a preventive measure. The movement is seen as a maximum alert signal, as such platforms are key components of the American nuclear triad, capable of launching intercontinental missiles with multiple warheads.
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Tensions increased since July 28, when Trump imposed a 10-day deadline for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. He threatened to impose new sanctions on the Russian government if the ultimatum was not respected. The statement was interpreted as provocative by Moscow.
In response, Medvedev stated on social media that Trump was “walking towards war.” The American leader replied by calling the Russian politician a “failure” and warning about the consequences of his comments. Two days later, Medvedev struck back with a warning: Trump should “remember how dangerous the Dead Hand can be.”
This type of rhetoric between nuclear powers reignites international concerns about a possible uncontrollable escalation. The symbolic use of the term “Dead Hand” in public statements indicates that the debate is no longer limited to the diplomatic field but also involves elements of direct military deterrence.
The Russian system, officially known as “Perimeter,” remains operational according to defense experts. Although rarely mentioned in official statements, it continues to be one of the pillars of Russia’s strategic retaliation doctrine, especially in total war scenarios.
As reported by the channel O Povo, the recent exchange of threats began with American demands and culminated with explicit references to automatic response nuclear weapons. Experts warn that this type of rhetoric can fuel arms races and undermine international non-proliferation treaties.
