Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad
Vladimir Putin insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and merely responding to statements by Western leaders.
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"If it comes to a direct attack on the Russian Federation, in this case we are talking about Kaliningrad but possibly some other territories, of course the issue of use by the Russian Federation of all arms at the disposal of our country will inevitably and immediately be on the agenda."
— Vladimir Putin , Politician
"We are not threatening anyone. We do not intend to attack anyone in 2029, in 2030, in 2050. But if we come across an aggression we will have to respond."
— Vladimir Putin , Politician
"Germany was preparing for further hybrid attacks, including serious ones."
— Friedrich Merz , Politician
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Vladimir Putin insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and merely responding to statements by Western leaders.
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