Putin says Russia will use ‘all weapons’ in its arsenal if any of its territory is attacked
President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that Russia is prepared to use "all weapons" in its arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if any of its territory is attacked. The warning specifically highlights the protection of Kaliningrad, a Baltic exclave, against potential NATO aggression or attempts to cut the region off. While Putin claimed Russia does not plan to attack European countries, he warned the West against escalating the war in Ukraine. This comes as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine and warns that any retaliation will be met with more severe attacks.
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- ✓ President Vladimir Putin stated Russia will use "all weapons" in its arsenal if its territory is attacked.
- ✓ The warning includes the potential use of nuclear weapons to protect the Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad.
- ✓ Putin said Russia is not planning to attack European countries.
- ✓ Russia continues to carry out strikes on Ukraine.
What changed
Vladimir Putin explicitly linked the use of nuclear weapons to the defense of Kaliningrad and other Russian territories.
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Putin warns of nuclear response if Russian territory is attacked
President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that Russia is prepared to use "all weapons" in its arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if any of its territory is attacked. The warning specifically highlights the protection of Kaliningrad, a Baltic exclave, against potential NATO aggression or attempts to cut the region off. While Putin claimed Russia does not plan to attack European countries, he warned the West against escalating the war in Ukraine. This comes as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine and warns that any retaliation will be met with more severe attacks.
Why it matters
Kaliningrad is a strategic Russian territory separated from the mainland and surrounded by NATO members. Tensions in the Baltic region have risen as the conflict in Ukraine persists. This rhetoric signals a potential escalation of the conflict beyond Ukrainian borders.
What is confirmed
- President Vladimir Putin stated Russia will use "all weapons" in its arsenal if its territory is attacked.
- The warning includes the potential use of nuclear weapons to protect the Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad.
- Putin said Russia is not planning to attack European countries.
- Russia continues to carry out strikes on Ukraine.
What to watch next
- NATO response to the nuclear warnings regarding Kaliningrad
- Changes in Russian military posture in the Baltic region
- Further official statements from the Kremlin regarding the definition of aggression toward its territory
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (12)
- reuters.com — Russia issues nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic
- Al Jazeera — Russia warns NATO of possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off
- The Guardian — Russia continues strikes on Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits frontline – Europe live
- BBC — Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad
- CNN — Putin warns West that Russia is prepared to use ‘all weapons’ to protect Baltic exclave
- www.cnn.com — Russia prepared to use ‘all weapons’ to protect Kaliningrad ...
- www.nbcnews.com — Putin says Russia will use ‘all weapons’ in its arsenal if any of its territory is attacked
- CNN — Russia prepared to use ‘all weapons’ to protect Kaliningrad, Putin warns West
- apnews.com — Putin says Russia will use ‘all weapons’ in its arsenal if any of its territory is attacked
- www.mirror.co.uk — Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia has 'animalistic desire' to war amid further attacks
- nypost.com — Putin says Russia will use ‘all weapons’ in its arsenal if ...
- mainichi.jp — Putin says Russia will use 'all weapons' in its arsenal if ...
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