Putin Warns West Over Kaliningrad as Ukrainian Strikes Cut Russia’s GDP by 1%

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a warning to Western governments over tensions surrounding Kaliningrad, Russia’s strategically important exclave on the Baltic Sea. His comments come as Moscow acknowledges that Ukrainian strikes have disrupted energy, transport, and industrial infrastructure, trimming national economic output by about 1 percent. The admission highlights the broader costs of the war, as attacks increasingly affect production and logistics. Western officials have not indicated whether Putin’s remarks signal imminent retaliation, but warning adds to concern about escalation.