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.

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 Trump confirms nuclear submarines are positioned in region as special envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to visit Russia ahead of ceasefire deadline.