After Kaliningrad isolation, Russia threatens nuclear weapon against NATO - Sarmad
Russia has warned NATO that it would be prepared to use nuclear weapons if the alliance attempts to isolate Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave on the Baltic Sea.
In a document sent to NATO and reviewed by Reuters, Russia accused the alliance of following a “dangerous and reckless path” that entails “high risks of sparking a direct armed conflict.”
The document stated that this includes the possibility of “Russia striking decision-making centers in NATO member states as soon as a conflict erupts.”
The document, classified as unofficial, stated that “Russia would be prepared to use its full arsenal of available power and capabilities, including nuclear weapons, to defend its territory if NATO countries make any attempt to isolate the Kaliningrad region from the rest of the country.”
In addition to this secret warning, Russian embassies in at least three European countries issued statements over the past three days, accusing the alliance of escalating tensions through military exercises and contingency planning related to Kaliningrad.
Russia has also rejected Western accusations that it poses a threat to Europe.
The embassies noted in their statements that Russia has no intention of attacking NATO countries, but warned that any aggression against Kaliningrad, a heavily militarized Russian region located between Poland and Lithuania, would be met with the strongest possible response.
These warnings highlight a sharp escalation in tensions between Russia and European countries, which accuse Moscow of intensifying its war on the continent by all means, including sabotage and deliberate arson.
Russia denies these allegations and rejects repeated statements by Western politicians claiming it is preparing for a potential military attack on a NATO member.
NATO spokesperson Allison Hart confirmed that Russia had sent an unofficial paper to the alliance, but did not disclose its contents.
She added: “We have sent a response, pointing out that NATO is defensive and that none of our activities or exercises pose a threat to any part of Russia. We strongly condemn the threat of the use of force, including any irresponsible nuclear rhetoric. We call on Russia to end its unjustified war in Ukraine.”
