Russia warns of nuclear response to any Kaliningrad blockade

Russia warned on Tuesday that any attempt to blockade the Kaliningrad Region by the UK or NATO will be met with a response using all means, including nuclear weapons.

In a statement on Telegram, the Russian Embassy in Ireland said this while responding to UK media reports that discussed the possibility of a NATO blockade of Kaliningrad or non-recognition of Russian sovereignty over the region.

“Those advocating plans to blockade Kaliningrad or launch a strike against it should have no illusions about the consequences. Any military action by the UK or NATO against Russian territory will be met with a response using all means available to Russia, including nuclear weapons,” it stressed.

The embassy reiterated that Russia “does not seek confrontation with NATO and Europe and does not intend to attack them,” adding that those who choose to initiate such a conflict “should not be under any illusions” that Russia would respond accordingly.