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Putin says Russia will use all weapons if territory hit
The Hindu··2 Oct
President Vladimir Putin said Thursday Russia is not planning to attack European countries but will respond to aggression with all weapons in its arsenal. Moscow warned NATO it would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons to defend Kaliningrad. Putin said using all weapons at Russia's disposal would be on the agenda if Russian territory, including Kaliningrad, faced a direct attack.
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What It Means For You
- NATO members bordering the Baltic may watch diplomatic messages after Russia's Kaliningrad warnings.
- European embassies issued statements this week citing information about a possible NATO air and naval blockade.
- Markets and travelers in NATO states may track alliance responses to Russian nuclear rhetoric.
What's Happening
- Putin accused the West of escalating tensions through military drills in the Baltic Sea.
- The Russian Embassy in Ireland said Tuesday Russia would be ready to use all its arsenal including nuclear weapons.
- NATO spokesperson Allison Hart confirmed Russia sent a written message and denounced irresponsible nuclear rhetoric.
Kaliningrad And NATO
- Several Russian embassies in Europe issued statements about NATO preparing an air and naval blockade.
- Putin told the Valdai Club forum the response was not intimidation but a reply to attempted intimidation.
- He said Russia has arms that no one else has and would determine which to use after an attack.
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