Russia threatens nuclear weapons to NATO countries that isolate Kaliningrad
The enclave is surrounded by Poland and Lithuania, NATO members, and is home to Russia's main Baltic Sea naval base.
Russia has warned NATO that it will use nuclear weapons to defend Kaliningrado if the military alliance tries to isolate the region from the rest of the country. The warning was issued by the Russian Embassy in Ireland, stating that Russia will use all its arsenal, including nuclear weapons, to defend its territory. NATO has condemned the threat, with spokesperson Allison Hart saying the alliance is defensive and poses no risk to Russia.
Kaliningrado, surrounded by NATO members Poland and Lithuania, hosts Russia's main Baltic Sea naval base and other military assets, including Iskander missiles with nuclear capability.
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