# NATO chief confirms receipt of Russian warning over potential Kaliningrad blockade

https://mins.news/en/item/80775

- TASS, 2026-09-30 18:08 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2195299

> NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that Russia had warned the alliance it would use its entire arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if NATO tried to impose an air or naval blockade on Kaliningrad. Rutte urged the Baltic states not to worry and called on NATO members to keep supporting Ukraine and investing in weapons.

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