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Russia Warns NATO of Possible Nuclear Response if Kaliningrad Is Cut Off as Baltic Tensions Rise

A new warning from Moscow has placed the small Russian exclave of Kaliningrad at the centre of one of the most sensitive security questions in Europe, with Russia telling NATO that any attempt to isolate the territory from the rest of the country could trigger a response involving its entire military arsenal, including nuclear weapons. The warning, delivered through a diplomatic communication to …

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Why Is Europe Spending More on Defence?

For much of the period after the Cold War, Europe became accustomed to a relatively comfortable security environment. European countries invested heavily in healthcare, education, infrastructure and social programmes, while the United States carried a large share of the military burden within NATO. That picture has changed dramatically. Russia's war against Ukraine, concerns about cyberattacks an…

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