"Russia's actions in Kaliningrad should be viewed as a defensive measure rather than an aggressive stance against Europe."

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Putin warned the West he would deploy nuclear weapons if necessary to defend the Russian Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad

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Russia’s Putin rules out ceasefire with Ukraine during speech in Moscow

Al Jazeera English · Oct 01, 2026

Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad

BBC News · Oct 01, 2026

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