Russian nuclear forces have been placed on 'high alert' under new orders from Vladimir Putin in response to "aggressive statements" by the UK's Foreign Secretary, the Kremlin has said.
More troops have joined the shifts at Russia's nuclear missile forces, Northern and Pacific fleets, where they have increased preparations for "combat duty", according to Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.
The move was in line in a new order from Putin on Sunday, February 27, Russian news agency Interfax, reports.
