❗️NATO confirmed it responded to a Russian message accusing the Alliance of escalating tensions around Kaliningrad.

❗️NATO confirmed it responded to a Russian message accusing the Alliance of escalating tensions around Kaliningrad. Spokesperson Allison Hart said NATO is defensive and its activities and exercises pose no threat to Russian territory. She condemned Moscow’s threats of force and nuclear rhetoric as irresponsible, and said Russia’s hybrid actions will not weaken support for Ukraine. NATO has the means to defend every inch of Allied territory, she added.