‘Direct threat’: Russia says ‘no longer bound’ by nuke treaty amid Trump’s sub move

 Russia has declared its withdrawal from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, citing security threats posed by Western actions, particularly the U.S. missile deployments. This decision follows the U.S. withdrawal in 2019 and accusations of treaty violations by both sides. The announcement escalates tensions amid warnings from both countries regarding nuclear rhetoric and potential conflict. Russia has declared its withdrawal from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, citing security threats posed by Western actions, particularly the U.S. missile deployments. This decision follows the U.S. withdrawal in 2019 and accusations of treaty violations by both sides. The announcement escalates tensions amid warnings from both countries regarding nuclear rhetoric and potential conflict.