Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that in Moscow there was an increase in what he called NATO's "malicious activity" in the Baltic region. He also claimed that Russia is aware of plans to blockade the Kaliningrad region.
"If we face aggression, we will have to respond. Europe is preparing for war, and if it starts one, we are ready," Ryabkov said.
He also claimed that Russia "poses no threat to anyone" and has "no intention of attacking" anyone.