Putin says Russia has the means to destroy anyone who attacks its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is fully equipped to respond to any attacks on its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad. His comments were made in light of recent remarks by Lithuania's Foreign Minister regarding NATO's capabilities. Putin also emphasized that any location threatening Russia could be targeted, while expressing a willingness to pursue peaceful resolutions to the conflict in Ukraine.
- ▪Putin asserted that Russia can destroy anyone who attacks Kaliningrad.
- ▪His remarks were in response to comments from Lithuania's Foreign Minister.
- ▪Putin reiterated that any threat to Russia would be considered a legitimate target.
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Putin says Russia has the means to destroy anyone who attacks its Baltic exclave of KaliningradSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxRussian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference following the summit of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Astana, Kazakhstan May 29, 2026. Sputnik/Alexander Shcherbak/Pool via REUTERSPublished May 30, 2026, 12:39 AMUpdated May 30, 2026, 12:39 AMMOSCOW, May 29 - Russia has all the means necessary at its disposal to destroy anyone who attempts to attack the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.Putin was responding to a question about remarks made by Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys earlier this month who said that NATO had to show Moscow it was capable of penetrating…
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