Russia decides to deploy missiles in Kaliningrad

Media reported in November 2016 that Russia had decided to deploy S-400 surface-to-air missiles and nuclear-capable Iskander systems in the exclave of Kaliningrad. This was seen as a retaliation for NATO expansion in the region, although no explicit connection was made by authorities.

Russia had previously said it periodically sends Iskanders to Kaliningrad, but only as routine drills.

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Radio Poland, 22.11.16: Poland targeted by Russian missiles? http://www.thenews.pl/1/10/Artykul/281020,Poland-targeted-by-Russian-missiles

Newsweek, 21.11.16: Russia Set to Increase Air Defences if Europe Gets Missile Shield http://europe.newsweek.com/russia-set-increase-air-defences-if-europe-gets-missile-shield-523351

Euronews, 21.11.16: Moscow boosts its weapons deployment in Kaliningrad http://www.euronews.com/2016/11/21/moscow-boosts-its-weapons-deployment-in-kaliningrad

The Guardian, 21.11.16: Russian military deploys powerful new missiles to Baltic region https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/21/russian-military-deploys-missiles-baltic-poland-lithuania-nato

The Independent, 22.11.16: Russian deployment of missiles on Polish border destabilising Europe, says John Kerry http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russia-putin-europe-missles-poland-john-kerry-response-us-a7431421.html

Deutsche Welle, 21.11.16: Putin promises countermeasures in response to NATO expansion http://dw.com/p/2T0Lm

Sputnik International, 21.11.16: US Claims Russia's Deployment of S-400 to Kaliningrad ‘Destabilizing’ for Europe http://sptnkne.ws/cKRt

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