On October 1, 2026, Vladimir Putin made several statements regarding Russia's security and territorial integrity. He emphasized that in the event of an attack on Kaliningrad, Russia would use all available armed forces.
Threat to Kaliningrad
Putin stated that if Kaliningrad is threatened, Russia will not leave potential aggression unanswered. He remarked:
- "If it comes to an attack on Kaliningrad, we will use all the weapons we have."
Monitoring Arms Supplies to Ukraine
Additionally, the Russian president expressed concern regarding the arms supplies to Ukraine. He stressed that while Russia does not plan to strike countries supplying weapons to Ukraine, it is closely monitoring these processes:
- "I am not saying that we are going to strike at the enterprises of those countries that supply weapons to Ukraine, but this is a threat."
Russia's Position
Vladimir Putin reiterated his position that Russia is closely watching the situation related to arms supplies to Ukraine but does not plan active actions against supplying countries. This indicates the tension in relations between Russia and Western states that support Ukraine in the conflict.