The Russian Federation sent signals to NATO and the European Union about the consequences of attempts to isolate the Kaliningrad region Moscow sent signals to NATO and the European Union about the consequences of attempts to isolate the Kaliningrad region, said Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Alexander Grushko. "Our position is known, the appropriate signals have been sent to both NATO and the European Union, and they represent the consequences that may be associated with attempts to isolate the Kaliningrad region and disrupt its life support," he told reporters on Thursday, referring to information that Estonia is considering the possibility of shutting down the operation of the reserve gas pipeline leading to the Kaliningrad region.