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Putin Warns NATO: "Irreversible Catastrophe Will Occur" If Russian Territory Attacked
- •President Vladimir Putin issued a strong warning to NATO, stating Russia will use all weapons if Kaliningrad or other territories are attacked.
- •Speaking at the 'Valdai Forum' in Moscow, Putin said Russia has no intention of attacking European countries and seeks peaceful coexistence.
- •Putin warned that if the Kaliningrad region, located between NATO members Poland and Lithuania, is threatened, Russia will use all available weapons.
- •Russia is aware NATO has twice its military strength, necessitating full utilization of defensive capabilities in conflicts.
- •Putin cautioned that escalating tensions could lead to an irreversible catastrophe, urging avoidance of situations that would lead to the use of destructive weapons.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin warned NATO that Russia will immediately use all available weapons at its disposal if its territory, specifically the Kaliningrad region, is directly attacked or threatened. He emphasized that while Russia wishes to coexist peacefully, any direct threats would leave them with no alternative.
NATO stated that it received a letter from Russia threatening the use of nuclear weapons if transport or communication to Kaliningrad is cut off. In response, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that NATO is a strictly defensive organization and that such nuclear threats are completely unnecessary.
Putin stated that Russia is fully aware that NATO possesses twice the military strength of Russia. Consequently, in the event of a direct conflict, Russia would have to fully utilize its defensive capabilities and noted that some of its modern weapons offer distinct strategic advantages.
