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NATO’s top commander in Europe says alliance has no plans to attack Kaliningrad

TASS16 October 2026, 16:07 UTCRussia

Alexus Grynkewich described NATO drills on its eastern flank as "routine," purportedly intended to demonstrate that the alliance "is ready for combat at any time"

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