Medvedev currently serves as Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. Notably, he is now a trusted ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

President Donald Trump has ordered the repositioning of two U.S. nuclear submarines. Friday's decision comes after what he calls "highly provocative statements" by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is fully prepared for a nuclear conflict with Russia. Source: Trump speaking to journalists outside the White House Details: The US president confirmed that he had given the order to deploy US nuclear submarines after threats made by Dmitry Medvedev,