Putin warns Russia will use all weapons if attacked

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

Vladimir Putin said Russia would use 'all weapons' in its arsenal if attacked.

Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia would deploy 'all weapons' in its arsenal if attacked. The Russian President made the statement in response to what he characterised as Western and European escalation of tensions, specifically criticising discussion of preparing for conflict with Moscow in the coming years.

Metro reported that Putin's warning specifically referenced Kaliningrad, the Russian exclave bordered by Poland and Lithuania, suggesting he considered it a potential flashpoint. The outlet indicated Putin was prepared to use nuclear weapons if the territory came under attack, though the other outlets did not specify this detail.

Putin accused Western countries of provoking the situation through their rhetoric and military positioning. His comments reflect broader tensions between Russia and NATO-aligned European nations over Ukraine and regional security.

How it is being reported

• Putin warns he’s ready to go nuclear over KaliningradMetro · 2 Oct, 10:13
• Putin says Russia will use ‘all weapons’ in its arsenal if any of its territory is attackedNew York Post · 2 Oct, 09:21
• Putin warns NATO he can use 'any weapon' to attack the alliance in response to Western 'aggression'Daily Mail · 2 Oct, 09:01

In this story: Vladimir Putin · Russia · NATO · Kaliningrad · Poland · Lithuania

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