Why does Russia Own Kaliningrad/Königsberg? (Short Documentary)

Discover the intriguing history behind Kaliningrad, formerly known as Königsberg, and its transformation from a German city to a strategic Russian exclave. This short documentary delves into the geopolitical maneuvers of World War II, the impact of the Potsdam Agreement, and the Cold War dynamics that solidified Russian control. Join us as we uncover the complex narrative of a city at the crossroads of empires and its enduring significance in global politics

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Why does Russia own Kaliningrad? Well mostly because Germany lost it.
Sources:

Post-War Sovietization in Comparative Perspective. A
Commentary. by Julia Orbertreis.

A 'Baltic Republic in the Russian Federation' or the 'Fourth Baltic Republic'? Kaliningrad's Regional Programme in the
1990s by Paul Holtom.

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