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Putin warns Russia is prepared to use ‘all weapons,’ including nuclear, to protect Kaliningrad

Headline from KRDO, on the newest of 2 developments

By Zahra Ullah, CNN Moscow (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West against escalating the war in Ukraine, saying Moscow is prepared to use “all weapons” in its arsenal — including nuclear — if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad comes under attack.

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  1. Putin says Russia is prepared to use full arsenal to protect its territory

    Headline from WISH-TV Indianapolis ·

  2. Newest

    Putin warns Russia is prepared to use ‘all weapons,’ including nuclear, to protect Kaliningrad

    Headline from KRDO ·

Reports & sources

20 articles, oldest first.

  1. Bloomberg

    Putin Says Russia May Use Full Arsenal If Kaliningrad Attacked (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would consider using “all weapons at our country’s disposal” in the event of a direct attack on Russia, including Kaliningrad, reiterating warnings from his Foreign Ministry and embassies this week.

  2. BBC News

    Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Vladimir Putin insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and merely responding to statements by Western leaders.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Putin says Russia will use 'all weapons' in its arsenal if any of its territory is attacked (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Russia will respond to aggression with all available weapons in its arsenal if it comes under a direct attack

  4. Triblive

    Putin warns of using ‘all weapons’ in its arsenal if any Russia territory is attacked (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated Moscow’s long-held position that Russia is not planning to attack European countries but will respond to aggression with “all weapons” in its arsenal.

  5. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Putin says Russia is prepared to use full arsenal to protect its territory (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    (AP) — President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated Moscow’s long-held position that Russia is not planning to attack European countries but will respond to aggression with “all weapons” in its arsenal.

  6. Al Jazeera

    Russia’s Putin rules out ceasefire with Ukraine during speech in Moscow (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Putin warned the West he would deploy nuclear weapons if necessary to defend the Russian Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad.

  7. KION Central Coast

    Putin warns West that Russia is prepared to use ‘all weapons’ to protect Kaliningrad (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By Zahra Ullah, CNN Moscow (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West against escalating the war in Ukraine, saying Moscow is prepared to use “all weapons” in its arsenal — including nuclear — if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad comes under attack.

  8. The Kyiv Independent

    Putin vows Russia will respond with 'all weapons at our disposal' if attacked by NATO (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The Kyiv Independent's feed description

    Putin's comments echoed warnings Russia issued to NATO on Sept. 30, saying that it would be ready to use nuclear weapons if alliance members attempt to isolate the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.

  9. Fortune

    ‘Playing a dangerous game’: Putin threatens using ‘all its arsenal’ if there is a ‘direct attack on the Russian Federation’ (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    In remarks at a foreign policy forum, Putin accused the West and Europe of escalating tensions .

  10. KRDO

    Putin warns Russia is prepared to use ‘all weapons,’ including nuclear, to protect Kaliningrad (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Zahra Ullah, CNN Moscow (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West against escalating the war in Ukraine, saying Moscow is prepared to use “all weapons” in its arsenal — including nuclear — if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad comes under attack.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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