Russia warns of nuclear response to action over Kaliningrad

Russia’s embassy in the United Kingdom warned that any British or NATO military action against Russian territory would be met with all means at Moscow’s disposal, including nuclear weapons. The statement referred to hypothetical scenarios involving Kaliningrad and did not establish that Britain or NATO is preparing an operation against the Russian exclave. The embassy’s warning followed discussion of The Wargame, a Sky News miniseries depicting a fictional crisis in which Russia attacks the United Kingdom and officials consider possible responses, including a strike on Kaliningrad. The Russian mission also cited media discussion of a possible blockade or challenge to Russia’s control of the territory. It said those advocating a blockade or strike should understand the consequences. The statement was framed around a hypothetical conflict. The available reporting does not indicate that Britain or NATO has proposed or begun an attack or blockade of Kaliningrad. The embassy also said Russia neither seeks confrontation with NATO and Europe nor intends to attack them, while warning that it would respond if a conflict were initiated.