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Why is Kaliningrad a flashpoint?
Kaliningrad is a Russian territory sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania, both NATO members. Its strategic location on the Baltic Sea, combined with Russia's military presence there, makes it a constant source of tension and a potential flashpoint in any confrontation between Russia and NATO.
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