
Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson said that Russia's determination to use its entire arsenal of means to protect the Kaliningrad region has reduced the aggressive rhetoric of European countries that previously discussed blockade of the region.
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Vladimir Putin commented on threats against the Kaliningrad region at a meeting of the Valdai Club. Earlier, Western media discussed scenarios for blockade of the region.
MOSCOW, October 6 – RIA Novosti. Russia's readiness to use its entire arsenal of weapons has forced European countries to weaken their aggressive rhetoric about the blockade of Kaliningrad, former CIA analyst Larry Johnson said on his YouTube channel.
“The idea that Russia is at a disadvantage vis-à-vis Europe is simply nonsense. But the Europeans believe this, which is why they continue their aggressive rhetoric with threats against Moscow, talking about the capture of Kaliningrad. However, the Russians have effectively made it clear that in case of real danger, absolutely all weapons, including nuclear ones, will be used. And it seems to have had the desired effect. The previous boasts and threats coming from the Baltic countries have now died down,” he said.
On Thursday, Putin, at the plenary session of the 23rd annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club, said that the Russian side, warning NATO against attempts to carry out threats against the Kaliningrad region, spoke about the possible use of all forces and means, while nuclear weapons were not mentioned.

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