Russia warns NATO of possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 30, 2026Country: Russia
Politics

Russia has warned NATO it is prepared to use its entire arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if the alliance attempts to blockade Kaliningrad, according to a diplomatic memo sent to NATO member states. The memo claims Moscow has information that NATO is planning an air and naval blockade of Kaliningrad. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte responded by calling the threats unhelpful and stated that Russia should stop nuclear threats, downplaying the seriousness of the situation.
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