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What is Kaliningrad?
Kaliningrad is a small piece of Russian territory on the Baltic Sea, physically separated from the rest of Russia. It shares borders with Nato members Poland and Lithuania. Its strategic location and military importance mean it's often a point of tension, especially for its neighbours like Lithuania, which feels threatened by drone incursions mentioned in the story.
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