Russia Issues Nuclear Warning to NATO Amid Rising Tensions Over Kaliningrad

Russia has warned NATO that it is prepared to use nuclear weapons if the Western alliance attempts to isolate Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave bordering Poland and Lithuania. In a document sent to NATO, Moscow accused the alliance of a 'dangerous and reckless course' that carries 'high risks of the outbreak of a direct armed conflict,' including potential Russian strikes against NATO decision-making centers. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte dismissed the threats, reiterating that NATO is a defensive alliance.