Russia may have nuclear arms in Crimea, hacked EU cables warn

Diplomatic messages describe annexed area of Ukraine as 'hot zone' and Trump as 'bully'

Brussels has launched an investigation into the apparent hacking of the EU's diplomatic communications network after thousands of sensitive cables were made public, including descriptions of Donald Trump as a "bully" and Crimea as a "hot zone" where nuclear weapons may be present.

The dump of confidential cables on a public site laid bare the concerns of EU diplomats and officials over the Trump administration and its dealings with Russia and China.