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Putin denied plans to attack Europe and said Russia would respond with all weapons if its territory were attacked.
He tied the warning to concerns about Kaliningrad and what Russian embassies described as a NATO blockade.
NATO rejected the accusations and said the alliance is strictly defensive.
NATO also condemned Russia's nuclear rhetoric and urged continued support for Ukraine.
Why it mattersIt signals Russia’s posture toward Europe and the risk of escalation around Kaliningrad, which could affect security tensions and diplomatic responses.
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Putin also criticized NATO military drills near Russian borders and described a shift toward a more multipolar global order.