Kremlin Says Russia Will Use Full Weapons Arsenal to Defend Kaliningrad if Threatened
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow had not threatened to use nuclear weapons, despite how he said Western countries had portrayed the statement.
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The Kremlin said Russia would use its entire weapons arsenal to defend the Kaliningrad region if it were threatened, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow had not threatened to use nuclear weapons specifically, pushing back on how he said Western countries had portrayed the statement.
Clarifying the message
Peskov's comments appear aimed at distinguishing between a general statement about defending Kaliningrad with "the entire arsenal" and a specific threat involving nuclear weapons, which he said had been incorrectly attributed to Moscow by Western commentary.
Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave bordered by Poland and Lithuania, holds strategic significance for Moscow given its location separate from the Russian mainland and its proximity to NATO member states.
Wider context
Statements about Kaliningrad's defense come amid heightened tensions between Russia and Western countries, with both sides frequently disputing each other's characterizations of military statements and intentions.
Sources
- Kremlin says Russia will use entire weapons arsenal to defend Kaliningrad if threatened — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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