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Russia warns NATO of nuclear response to protect Kaliningrad FAST-MOVING

Russia has issued a formal diplomatic warning to NATO, stating it is prepared to use its entire military arsenal, including nuclear weapons, to defend the Kaliningrad exclave. In an informal document, or ‘non-paper’, sent via the Russian embassy in Belgium, Moscow accused the alliance of pursuing a ‘dangerous and reckless course’ through military exercises and planning scenarios that simulate the isolation of the territory.

The Kremlin warned that any attempt to blockade or cut off Kaliningrad from the rest of Russia could lead to a direct armed conflict and might result in Russian strikes against decision-making centers within NATO member states.

NATO has responded by condemning the ‘irresponsible nuclear rhetoric’ and the threat of force. NATO spokesperson Allison Hart emphasized that the alliance is a defensive organization and maintained that its military activities and exercises do not pose a threat to Russian territory. NATO officials also characterized the Russian warnings as an attempt to exert pressure on Europe and intimidate the alliance.

Separately, EU foreign ministers are working on a protocol to strengthen the bloc’s coordinated response to Russian sabotage and hybrid threats, such as cyberattacks and disinformation, to bolster infrastructure and public security.

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Allison Hart · Belgium · European Union · Kaliningrad · Mark Rutte · NATO · Russia · Russia · Russia · Russian Embassy in Belgium · Russian Embassy in London · United Kingdom

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