Russia warns NATO of a possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad exclave is cut off | DW News

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.

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