Russian Strategic Missile Forces Commander, Colonel General Sergey Karakayev said that his forces had 88% of Russia's modern missile hardware in their operational inventory, state media reported

Germany is reportedly drawing up a list of places that could be used as nuclear shelters in the event of a Russian attack. Underground train stations and car parks have reportedly been earmarked for potential safety sites.

Finland and Sweden have issued updated survival guides to every one of their citizens, as fears grow that Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine could easily spill over into neighbouring territories