Russia Warns Against Blockading Kaliningrad, Cites Threat of War

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has issued stern warnings to the West, stating that any attempt to blockade the Kaliningrad region would be a 'direct path to catastrophe'. He also accused some European elites of promoting the myth of a Russian threat and the inevitability of war for domestic political gain. Ryabkov emphasized that Russia is prepared to defend its sovereignty and security with all available means, including those outlined in its defense doctrine. Meanwhile, Russia's Ambassador to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, cautioned Europe that if it starts a war, events could unfold rapidly.