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The Russian stronghold surrounded by NATO territory

Ksenia Skriptchenko
April 16, 2025

The Kaliningrad region is the westernmost part of Russia. Without a land connection to the rest of the country, it is an exclave, surrounded by NATO members. During the Cold War, Kaliningrad was a Soviet military center and one of the most militarized spots in the world. Today it is regaining its status as a Russian bastion.

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