Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Russia would use all weapons, including nuclear arms, to defend Kaliningrad if it faced a direct attack or blockade. He accused NATO of threatening the region and blamed Western countries for provoking conflicts, while NATO called for de-escalation and said its actions were defensive.Key Facts
- Putin said Russia would respond with all available weapons if Kaliningrad faced a direct attack or blockade.
- Kaliningrad is a Russian territory located between Lithuania and Poland.
- Russia accuses NATO of preparing to blockade Kaliningrad and threatening its security.
- NATO said it is a defensive alliance and denied threatening Russia, urging Moscow to stop nuclear threats.
- There has been an increase in hybrid warfare incidents in Poland and the Baltic states, blamed on Russia, including drone incursions and border violations.
- Germany is preparing for more serious hybrid attacks after a drone with explosives was found at Leipzig airport.
- Putin blamed the West for provoking the war in Ukraine and defended Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian energy sites as responses to Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said NATO exercises do not threaten Russia and criticized Kremlin rhetoric as unhelpful.
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