Kremlin warns Poland's 'hot heads' could trigger Russia's full arsenal
Kremlin spokesman Dmitrij Pieskow cautioned that provocative statements from Poland could force Russia to deploy its entire weapons stockpile, echoing President Vladimir Putin's warning over Kaliningrad.
Kremlin press secretary Dmitrij Pieskow told "Wiara" that comments from "hot heads" in Poland and other countries are being interpreted as warnings, and that Russia would employ its entire arsenal should any danger arise. He clarified that no explicit nuclear threat had been made, describing the remarks as a warning rather than a threat. The statement mirrors President Vladimir Putin's recent remarks at the Walday Club in Moscow, where he warned that a direct attack on the Kaliningrad (Królewiec) region would inevitably trigger the use of all Russian weapons.
Moscow has forwarded an unofficial document to NATO, accusing the alliance of a dangerous course and threatening nuclear use if it attempts to cut off the enclave. Putin also highlighted Russia's competitive advantage in armaments compared with other powers and stressed the need to prevent any scenario involving weapons of mass destruction.
Why it matters
The warning signals heightened tensions between Russia and NATO allies, raising concerns about escalation over the Kaliningrad region.
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