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Russia sends nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic
REUTERS ^ | Sep 30, 2026 | Lili Bayer and Mark Trevelyan

Posted on 09/30/2026 1:00:52 PM PDT by McGruff

Russia has warned NATO it would be ready to resort to nuclear ​weapons if the Western alliance attempted to cut off Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave that borders the Baltic Sea.

In a document sent to NATO ‌and seen by Reuters, Moscow accused the alliance of a "dangerous and reckless course" that entailed "high risks of the outbreak of a direct armed conflict".

The document said this included 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 said.

The warning highlighted ​Moscow's urgent concern at what it has presented as a growing NATO threat to Kaliningrad, a heavily militarised Russian territory that ⁠is wedged between Poland and Lithuania and is slightly bigger than the US state of Connecticut.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


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1 posted on 09/30/2026 1:00:53 PM PDT by McGruff
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To: McGruff

As China has done to Nepal,
Russia encouraged Russians to move to Kaliningrad,
Thus ensuring a large proportion of the population back all that is Russia.


2 posted on 09/30/2026 1:07:29 PM PDT by Joe Boucher (Kimber .45 Be Kind.)
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To: McGruff

We have been assured by the war-groupies that Russia would never resort to its largest nuclear arsenal on Earth rather than suffer defeat.


3 posted on 09/30/2026 1:08:10 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (The right of the Democrats to embezzle elections shall not be infringed. )
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To: Joe Boucher

Russia began in Kiev.


4 posted on 09/30/2026 1:09:00 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (The right of the Democrats to embezzle elections shall not be infringed. )
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To: McGruff

Kaliningrad is already isolated.


5 posted on 09/30/2026 1:09:07 PM PDT by T. Rustin Noone
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

You war groupies and your love of nuclear war, try being outraged at the idea instead of supporting the constant threats of it.


6 posted on 09/30/2026 1:12:22 PM PDT by ansel12
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To: McGruff

If Russia were to resort to nuclear weapons NATO would respond in kind. Is Putin’s pride really worth what this war is costing Russia?


7 posted on 09/30/2026 1:13:10 PM PDT by Petrosius
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To: McGruff
NATO has not attempted to cut off or blockade Kaliningrad nor threatened to do so. Russia looking for an argument again.


8 posted on 09/30/2026 1:13:23 PM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: ansel12

NATO are the only ones who want nuclear war.


9 posted on 09/30/2026 1:13:36 PM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: reasonisfaith

Nonsense.


10 posted on 09/30/2026 1:15:51 PM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: Petrosius; Magnum44

You people are not understanding the situation. Think!

The takeaway is this: if NATO takes action re Kalingrad, then they’re to blame for the consequences.


11 posted on 09/30/2026 1:16:44 PM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: Magnum44

NATO is the globalists.

They want nuclear war so they can seize control in the aftermath. This has been their plan for untold decades.


12 posted on 09/30/2026 1:18:07 PM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: reasonisfaith

Find me one source, a single source, where NATO is threatening Kalingrad. The takeaway is you are a babbling idiot.


13 posted on 09/30/2026 1:18:35 PM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: McGruff

Russia is responding to recent French and UK comments they will both station nuclear weapons in the Baltics, and cover the Baltics with their “nuclear umbrella”

Its an incredibly dangerous escalation by France and the UK by any post WWII diplomatic or strategic standard.


14 posted on 09/30/2026 1:20:41 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: reasonisfaith

Almost everything you post is ridiculous.


15 posted on 09/30/2026 1:21:56 PM PDT by ansel12
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To: Magnum44

Your use of a personal attack demonstrates:

1. You have nothing

2. You have no confidence in yourself


16 posted on 09/30/2026 1:25:27 PM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: ansel12

You have nothing.


17 posted on 09/30/2026 1:25:53 PM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: Magnum44

You really need to get up to speed....last year a top Pentagon General stated NATO can take Kaliningrad in 24 hours.

I will not spoon feed you.


18 posted on 09/30/2026 1:26:40 PM PDT by delta7
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

They arent suicidal.
Putin just loves to wave his nuclear dick around. It’s all he has left and the Kremlin knows it’s suicide.


19 posted on 09/30/2026 1:26:41 PM PDT by Kozak (Слава Україні Герояам Слава. RuZZia is a terrorist stat)
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To: T. Rustin Noone

“”””Kaliningrad is already isolated.””””

No kidding, Putin’s latest invasion and his massive war has really changed the geography for Russia, Kaliningrad isn’t under threat from NATO and Putin knows it, what Putin is afraid of is having Kaliningrad get away from him on its own.


20 posted on 09/30/2026 1:30:20 PM PDT by ansel12
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