Russia has abandoned a long-held nuclear "freeze" after Donald Trump deployed submarines near Vladimir Putin's coasts. Moscow has said it no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed ban on the deployment of missiles - and is poised to bring short- and intermediate-range nuclear weapons into action.

Global tensions have hit a dangerous new peak as Russian President Vladimir Putin announces the termination of a key nuclear arms pact with the United States. The move comes amid escalating hostilities following U.