In News
Kaliningrad
Russia
Why in news
Key facts
- Russia's Baltic exclave between Poland and Lithuania, cut off from mainland Russia.
- The Suwalki gap between Poland and Lithuania is NATO's vulnerable link to the Baltic states.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its location and the key facts listed above.
Mains
Mains: link it to the relevant GS paper theme (IR, environment, or governance).
Asked in UPSC
2005
Frequently asked questions
Why is Kaliningrad important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its location and the key facts listed above. Mains: link it to the relevant GS paper theme (IR, environment, or governance).
Last updated: 2026-10-09