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Russia's Kaliningrad puts on brave face as isolation bites
Kaliningrad's economy suffers from border closures and sanctions, with locals facing higher prices and limited logistics, officials say the region is under economic strain.
- In recent weeks, Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave, has faced economic strain after Poland and Lithuania closed borders amid NATO tensions.
- Complicated logistics have left flights connecting Kaliningrad to Russia banned from EU airspace, forcing detours via the Gulf of Finland, while the sealed Moscow–Kaliningrad train crossing Lithuania requires visas or transit permits.
- Locals report rising prices amid inflation, while petrol stations near the border are mostly empty or closed and Baltia shopping mall is sparsely frequented.
- The exclave's heavy military footprint includes Russia's Baltic Fleet and Iskander ballistic missiles, while banners encouraging enlistment and giant Zs emphasize being `ready to hit at other countries`.
- In recent weeks, Estonia and Lithuania reported Russian jets violating airspace, while Ukraine and the West reject Moscow's narrative as pretext.
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Russia’s Kaliningrad puts on brave face as isolation bites
Standing in the centre of rainy Kaliningrad, the isolated Russian exclave surrounded by NATO countries, Russian factory worker Alexander felt confident. Economically hit by being cut-off from its EU neighbours and physically isolated from the rest of Russia, officials and locals are putting on a brave face amid claims they are under siege from neighbours
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