Russian president warns Moscow will use ‘all weapons’ to defend Kaliningrad

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow will use all necessary measures to defend the Kaliningrad region. This includes the use of military force, which could escalate tensions between Russia and NATO. The threat comes as Putin accuses NATO of planning to blockade Kaliningrad, a strategic area of Russia that borders Poland and Lithuania. This development raises concerns about potential conflict and its impact on global markets and trade.

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The Russian president's warning of using all weapons to defend Kaliningrad increases tensions and the risk of conflict. This could lead to a decline in investor sentiment and a flight to safe-haven assets.

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