A Russian lawmaker has asserted that Russia possesses sufficient nuclear submarines to counter any US deployments in response to tensions, downplaying the significance of recent comments from former President Trump regarding US submarine movements. He emphasized that Russian submarines outnumber American ones and deemed the situation as manageable, calling for a fundamental agreement to prevent escalation into conflict. Meanwhile, analysts suggest that Trump’s remarks should not be taken seriously, viewing them as impulsive rather than indicative of imminent military action. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov echoed the sentiment of avoiding direct confrontation, highlighting a shared understanding between the US and Russia on this critical issue.