Putin says the world is living through a dangerous moment, warns West not to escalate
- On Thursday, President Vladimir Putin warned at the Valdai Forum that Russia would use "all weapons" at its disposal, including nuclear arms, if the Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad faces a direct attack or isolation.
- Moscow issued a formal diplomatic note to NATO earlier this week, claiming the alliance was preparing an air and naval blockade of Kaliningrad, which Russian embassies accused European leaders of "playing a dangerous game."
- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte dismissed the rhetoric on Wednesday, stating the alliance is defensive and that such threats are "absolutely not called for and not helpful" to regional stability.
- European governments accused Russia of escalating a "hybrid war" through acts of sabotage and arson, while Putin admitted Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries cost Russia 1% of its GDP.
- Putin warned of a "fatal point of no return" if international conflicts continue escalating, urging world leaders to avoid catastrophic scenarios as global tensions rise.
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Putin rejected a long-range ceasefire with Ukraine and warned NATO against the possible use of nuclear weapons.
Putin vows Russia will respond with 'all weapons at our disposal' if attacked by NATO
Putin's comments echoed warnings Russia issued to NATO on Sept. 30, saying that it would be ready to use nuclear weapons if alliance members attempt to isolate the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.
Putin warns West that Russia is prepared to use ‘all weapons’ to protect Kaliningrad
By Zahra Ullah, CNN Moscow (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West against escalating the war in Ukraine, saying Moscow is prepared to use “all weapons” in its arsenal — including nuclear — if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad comes under attack. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow on Thursday,
Vladimir Putin warned Western nations that Russia is prepared to use all available weapons, including nuclear weapons, to defend the Kaliningrad region from blockades or attacks, and reiterated that there are no plans to attack any additional countries.
Vladimir Putin personally warns Nato 'all weapons at disposal' if Russia is attacked
Vladimir Putin has warned that "all weapons are at disposal" if Russia is attacked. The Russian President threw out the eerie warning if the West considers launching an offensive on the Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad.Over the past week, the Kremlin has accused Nato of gearing up to blockade the Baltic territory, sandwiched between Lithuania and Poland. Putin even flagged Moscow was ready to launch rockets if Europe attempted to take over the excl…
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