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Putin: Ready To Use All Weapons Including Nuclear, If Kaliningrad Attacked
What happened
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that if Kaliningrad is attacked, the use of all weapons in Russia's arsenal, including nuclear, may become unavoidable. This warning comes amid escalating tensions over NATO military drills near Kaliningrad and accusations of a Russian sabotage campaign targeting the Baltics and Germany. NATO has held military drills in the Baltic Sea, and Russia has accused NATO of an "unprecedented escalation" of the military-political situation around Kaliningrad. The s
Why it matters
The situation has heightened concerns about the possibility of a nuclear conflict between Russia and NATO. The warning by Putin has sparked a tense response from NATO, which has been accused by Russia of an "unprecedented escalation" of the military-political situation around Kaliningrad.
Key facts
- NATO has held military drills in the Baltic Sea near Kaliningrad.
- Russia has accused NATO of an "unprecedented escalation" of the military-political situation around Kaliningrad.
- Russia has warned that it may use nuclear weapons if Kaliningrad is attacked.
- A recent TV show in the UK simulated a Russian attack on the UK and mentioned operations against Kaliningrad.
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