Russian leader Vladimir Putin has warned Western countries that Russia is prepared to use every weapon at its disposal to protect Kaliningrad, while insisting that Moscow is not threatening anyone.
Putin said Russia’s position was a response to statements made by Western leaders. He presented Moscow’s stance as defensive, arguing that Russia was reacting to public remarks rather than issuing threats of its own.
The warning places Kaliningrad at the centre of the latest exchange between Russia and the West. The Russian leader did not, in the information available, provide further details about the circumstances behind his remarks or specify what actions could follow.
At this time, the known information is limited to Putin’s warning and his assertion that Russia is responding to Western statements. He also maintains that Moscow is not threatening anyone and is focused on protecting Kaliningrad.
