Putin says Russia would use all weapons if Kaliningrad attacked
Putin said Russia could use any weapons it deems necessary if Kaliningrad were attacked or isolated, while denying plans to attack Europe.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished18:09 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished18:09 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad”
Putin says Russia will use all weapons if Kaliningrad is attacked
Key points
- Putin told the Valdai forum Russia will deploy all weapons if Kaliningrad faces direct attack.
- He stated Russia is not threatening anyone and reacts to Western war-claims for 2029-2030.
- Russia accuses NATO of intending to blockade Kaliningrad, which borders Lithuania and Poland.
- Putin warned of possible nuclear use if Western blockade occurs against Kaliningrad.
- He cited Russia’s 1% GDP loss due to the conflict and discussed AI and warfare concerns.
Other reports
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“Putin warns Russia will use ‘all weapons’ in arsenal if any of its territory is attacked”
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Putin said Russia could use any weapons it deems necessary if Kaliningrad were attacked or isolated, while denying plans to attack Europe.