Russia warns NATO of nuclear weapons use to defend Kaliningrad if exclave is cut off
Russia's warning echoed embassy statements that Moscow has information NATO is preparing an air and naval blockade of 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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