Heads of Rosatom and the IAEA met in Kaliningrad to discuss the Zaporozhye and Bushehr nuclear power plants. Rosatom's chief expressed concern over "psychological attacks" and warned of potential catastrophe.
A NATO Bombardier Challenger 650 Artemis II reconnaissance aircraft has been observed circling Russia's Kaliningrad Region for a second consecutive day, according to a TASS source in EU air traffic control services. The aircraft used Polish and Lithuanian airspace and neutral Baltic Sea waters.
A NATO Bombardier Challenger 650 Artemis II reconnaissance aircraft conducted multiple flights around Russia's Kaliningrad Region, utilizing airspace over Poland, Lithuania, and the Baltic Sea. The aircraft, based in Constanta, Romania, has made similar flights this summer.
A 1.5 kg unique amber nugget, named "Celebrant" and estimated at 40 million years old, was extracted by the Kaliningrad Amber Plant, a Rostec subsidiary, in honor of the Kaliningrad Region's 80th anniversary.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held an operational meeting with permanent members of the Security Council to discuss the social and economic development of the westernmost Kaliningrad Region. Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova is expected to be the first speaker, focusing on social issues.
Russian lawmaker Andrey Kolesnik stated that weapons in Kaliningrad are sufficient to repel any NATO attack, responding to Lt. Gen. Dariusz Parylak's remarks on NATO's military buildup near the Suwalki Gap. Kolesnik warned of potential missile strikes on European capitals if necessary, echoing President Putin's past warnings against blockading the region.
Litauen wird seine Streitkräfte mit deutschen Militärfahrzeugen von Daimler Truck und Mercedes-Benz aufrüsten. Die Vereinbarung im Wert von rund einer Milliarde Euro sieht die Lieferung von Speziallastwagen und Geländewagen zwischen 2026 und 2032 vor, teilweise finanziert durch EU-Kredite.
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic criticizes Lithuania's foreign minister for suggesting NATO attack Russian exclave Kaliningrad
Kaliningrad Oblast experienced its first-ever drone alert on May 25th, lasting nearly 1.5 hours. No downed drones, damage, or casualties were reported.
The Kremlin has described Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis's statements about NATO's capabilities to attack Kaliningrad as 'borderline insane.' Peskov commented on the diplomat's aggressive words, suggesting NATO has the means to destroy Russian air defense and missile systems if necessary.
Leonid Slutsky, head of Russia's Duma International Affairs Committee, warned Baltic states of severe repercussions if they continue to allow Ukrainian drones to use their airspace for attacks on Russia. He also referenced Lithuanian threats against Kaliningrad, stating such actions could trigger Russia's military and nuclear doctrines.
Three NATO reconnaissance aircraft, including a US Bombardier Challenger 650 Artemis II and a Swedish Air Force Saab 340B ISR, were spotted near Russia's Kaliningrad Region over the Baltic Sea. A Beechcraft King Air 350ER from Estonia was also observed.
Russia issues stern warnings against any potential blockade of its Kaliningrad exclave by NATO, vowing decisive retaliation and emphasizing its readiness to counter threats to the region.
Russian war correspondent Yuri Kotenok criticized Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis's call for NATO to attack Kaliningrad, calling it an "exacerbation" by "Baltic limitrophes."
A Russian official called Lithuania's Foreign Minister's appeal to NATO to attack Kaliningrad "hysteria," stating that Lithuania is experiencing a deep economic crisis.
An unnamed source claims NATO has the means to destroy Russian bases in Kaliningrad, a move President Putin has warned would lead to unprecedented escalation.
Lithuania's parliament has unanimously approved the expansion of a military training ground near Taurage, doubling its size to 2,334 hectares to facilitate nationwide military exercises near the Kaliningrad border.
