Russia warns NATO of a possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad exclave is cut off
Russia has warned in a letter that it could use nuclear weapons to defend Kaliningrad, if NATO takes steps to cut off the exclave. Kaliningrad is a small Russian territory located between Poland and Lithuania. The warning comes as the region sees a growing military build-up both among NATO members and Russia.
00:00 Putin warns NATO over Kaliningrad exclave
01:18 Interview: DW's Russia analyst Konstantin Eggert
02:16 What is driving the current escalation in rhetoric
03:48 How Russia’s nuclear threat is viewed in Poland
05:08 What Europe must be prepared for when it comes to Russia
06:32 Latvia election dominated by concern over Russia
06:56 Latvia fortifies its borders with Russia and Belarus
08:59 Balancing national security and economic interests
Video Summary
AI GeneratedRussia has warned NATO of potential nuclear weapon use to defend the Kaliningrad enclave amid rising military tensions. While analysts view this as \"nuclear blackmail\" due to Russia's vulnerability in the Baltic region, NATO maintains its defensive stance. Simultaneously, Baltic states like Latvia are ramping up physical defenses and prioritizing security in their national elections.