Russia officially threatens NATO with nuclear weapons over Kaliningrad Oblast – Reuters

Reuters, citing a document sent by Russia to NATO, has reported that Russia warned it is prepared to use nuclear weapons if the alliance attempts to isolate Kaliningrad Oblast.

Source: Reuters, as reported by European Pravda

Details: In the document, Moscow accused the alliance of pursuing a "dangerous and reckless course" that carries "high risks of the outbreak of a direct armed conflict".

The document also referred to the possibility of "Russian strikes against decision-making centers in the alliance's member states right from the outset".

"Russia will be ready to use the entire arsenal of ​forces and capabilities at its disposal, including nuclear weapons, in order to defend its territory should NATO countries undertake any attempt aimed at ​isolating the Kaliningrad Region from the rest of the country," the diplomatic note quoted by Reuters says.

Meanwhile, a written response from NATO seen by Reuters said that NATO is a defensive alliance obliged to counter threats to its members from all directions.

Quote from NATO: "None of NATO's exercises or activities pose a threat to the territory of the Russian Federation. We call upon the Russian Federation to end its unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We urge the Russian Federation to refrain from increasingly reckless behaviour towards the allies and to cease its irresponsible nuclear rhetoric."

Background:

• Lithuania previously described Russia's new threats concerning Kaliningrad as psychological pressure.
• Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski believes NATO should step up military exercises near Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast.

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Originally reported by Ukrainska Pravda by Olha Romanska,STANISLAV POHORILOV. Read the full story at the source.