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Russia threatens NATO with a nuclear strike if the alliance tries to blockade Kaliningrad

Russia’s embassy in Ireland posted a nuclear warning on social media, citing unspecified “reports coming in” about NATO preparations for an air and naval blockade of the Kaliningrad region:

Russia threatens NATO with a nuclear strike if the alliance tries to blockade Kaliningrad

Russia’s embassy in Ireland has issued a stark nuclear warning, threatening to use all its arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if NATO attempts to blockade the Kaliningrad region. The embassy cited "reports coming in" about NATO's preparations for an air and naval blockade. In a document provided to NATO and reported by Reuters, Russia accuses the alliance of pursuing a "dangerous and reckless course" that could lead to direct armed conflict.

NATO, in response, stated that none of its exercises or activities threaten Russian territory and urged Russia to cease its "irresponsible nuclear rhetoric." The embassy's warning came in response to European politicians' statements about an increase in Russian hybrid attacks against Ukraine's allies.

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