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Could NATO defend Kaliningrad?
If Russia attacked NATO members surrounding Kaliningrad, like Poland or Lithuania, Article 5 of the NATO treaty would be triggered. This means all NATO members would be obliged to come to their defence, potentially escalating the conflict significantly. This mutual defence pact is why NATO takes Russian threats seriously.
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