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Russia's Kaliningrad puts on brave face as isolation bites
Kaliningrad's economy suffers from border closures and sanctions, with locals facing higher prices and limited logistics, officials say the region is under economic strain.
- In recent weeks, Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave, has faced economic strain after Poland and Lithuania closed borders, isolating it amid NATO countries.
- Complicated logistics have left flights connecting Kaliningrad to Russia banned from EU airspace, forcing detours via the Gulf of Finland, while the sealed Moscow–Kaliningrad train crossing Lithuania requires visas or transit permits.
- Locals report everything has become more expensive amid inflation, most petrol stations near the border are empty or shut, and the Baltia shopping mall is sparsely frequented.
- The exclave's heavy military footprint includes Russia's Baltic Fleet and Iskander ballistic missiles, while banners encouraging enlistment and giant Zs signal readiness to hit at other countries.
- In recent weeks, Estonia and Lithuania reported Russian jets violating their airspace, as NATO members accuse Moscow of escalating regional tensions since February 2022.
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Between Lithuania and Poland lies the Russian enclave Kaliningrad - without land road to Russia. Fuel on the ground is scarce, the economic situation is bad. But the propaganda from Moscow seems to have a further impact on the inhabitants.
Russia’s Kaliningrad puts on brave face as isolation bites
Standing in the centre of rainy Kaliningrad, the isolated Russian exclave surrounded by NATO countries, Russian factory worker Alexander felt confident. Economically hit by being cut-off from its EU neighbours and physically isolated from the rest of Russia, officials and locals are putting on a brave face amid claims they are under siege from neighbours
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right13Center18Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Center
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46% Center
L 21%
C 46%
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