Russia warns NATO of a possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off

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What happened

Russia has warned NATO it could use nuclear weapons to defend Kaliningrad if allies attempt to cut off the exclave…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:31:39 UTC.

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