Russia warns NATO of nuclear response if Kaliningrad access is blocked
Russia issued a diplomatic note warning NATO that it would use all military capabilities, including nuclear weapons, to defend the Kaliningrad enclave if any NATO member attempts to cut off its connection to Russia. NATO acknowledged the warning but reiterated its defensive posture.
Russia sent a formal diplomatic note warning NATO it would use nuclear weapons to defend Kaliningrad if the region were isolated.12 The warning was communicated through Russian embassies in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Belgium.12 NATO confirmed receipt of the warning and stated that its activities are defensive and do not pose a risk to Russia.12 NATO spokespersons condemned the nuclear rhetoric and urged Russia to stop such threats.12 The threat could lead to heightened security measures and possible flight disruptions in the airspace around Kaliningrad's Khrabrovo Airport (KGD).12