Putin says all weapons 'on agenda' if Russia's Kaliningrad attacked
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would use “all types of weapons” if its territory of Kaliningrad were attacked.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow would employ "all types of weapons" should its Kaliningrad territory be attacked. Speaking at the Valdai forum on Sep 1, Putin emphasized that Russia has no intention of initiating aggression. This declaration came amid heightened tensions over Kaliningrad, a heavily militarized exclave bordered by Poland, Lithuania, and the Baltic Sea.
NATO nations have conducted military exercises near the Kaliningrad region, prompting Moscow to condemn the activities as "provocative statements and actions." In response, NATO has denounced Russia's threat of force and any nuclear rhetoric deemed irresponsible. Putin reiterated on Thursday that Russia would respond with force if it faced an attack, stating that all types of weapons at Russia's disposal would be considered.
However, he reiteratively affirmed that Russia has no intention of attacking any country in the foreseeable future.
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