KALININGRAD WARNING: Moscow warns NATO over encircling Russia in the North | Times Now World

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko warned that any attempt to blockade or seize Kaliningrad would trigger what he called “the gravest consequences,” sharply escalating tensions with NATO. He accused the alliance of developing coordinated military plans across Northern Europe, including regions such as Sweden’s Gotland, Finland’s Lapland, Norway’s Finnmark, Svalbard, Poland, and Estonia, which he said were being integrated into Western defence planning aimed at increasing pressure on Russia. Grushko argued that these moves are intended to restrict Russia’s strategic access and weaken its military position, particularly around the Kola Peninsula, warning they could push Europe into a renewed Cold War-style confrontation. He also criticised Western narratives on the Ukraine conflict, accusing European governments of selectively reporting battlefield events and misrepresenting Russian strikes, which he said are precision responses to military targets, while blaming the West for obstructing prospects for peace. #russia, #nato, #kaliningrad, #breakingnews, #geopolitics, #grushko, #europe, #coldwar, #militarytensions, #ukrainewar, #moscow, #balticsea, #worldnews, #defensenews, #internationalrelations In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesnow.world Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #timesnowworld #worldnews #breakingnews