Russia warns NATO of possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off
Russia has issued a formal warning to NATO, threatening a nuclear response if the alliance attempts to blockade the Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte dismissed the threat as unhelpful and reaffirmed the alliance's defensive stance.
Why it matters
This escalation highlights the growing risk of direct military confrontation between Russia and NATO as the war in Ukraine continues to strain regional security.
Moscow claims that NATO is preparing an air and naval blockade in the Baltic Sea.
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The diplomatic memo sent on Wednesday claimed Moscow has “information that NATO is preparing an air and naval blockade of Kaliningrad”.
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