# Kremlin: Russia will never allow attempts to seize Kaliningrad Region

https://mins.news/en/item/82085

- TASS, 2026-10-01 15:23 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2195869

> Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia would never allow anyone to challenge Kaliningrad Region’s status as an integral part of the Russian Federation. He accused the media of greatly exaggerating security reports, fueling calls by European officials for militarization, and urged a reduction in rhetoric.

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