Conflict & Security
Russia warns NATO it could use nuclear weapons to defend Kaliningrad
September 30, 2026 at 04:31 PM · Updated 16d ago
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3 reports · 2 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 5 hours
AJAl Jazeera English
Russia warns NATO of possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off
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AJAl Jazeera Arabic
رويترز: روسيا تبلغ الناتو بأنها مستعدة لاستخدام السلاح النووي.. وهذا السبب
(opens the publisher’s site)SNSky News Arabia
بعد عزل كالينينغراد.. روسيا تهدد الناتو بـ"رد نووي"
(opens the publisher’s site)Russia has told NATO it would be ready to use nuclear weapons to defend its territory if the alliance attempted to isolate Kaliningrad.
- Russia sent NATO an informal document warning that isolating Kaliningrad could trigger strikes on alliance decision-making centers.
- Russia stated it would use its full arsenal, including nuclear weapons, to defend Kaliningrad against any isolation attempt.
- Russian embassies in at least three European countries accused NATO of escalating tensions through military exercises near the region.
- NATO spokesperson Alison Hart confirmed receipt and said the alliance condemned the nuclear rhetoric, urging Russia to end its war in Ukraine.
- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the alliance is defensive in nature and urged Russia to halt its nuclear threats, calling the document unhelpful.