NATO commander to outline deterrence plan against Russia

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NATO's top military commander will warn Russia that the alliance can counter any attack at a Warsaw security conference.

NATO's top military commander is expected to warn Russia on Monday that the alliance can counter any attack. US General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, will outline his 'theory of victory' at a security conference in Warsaw, addressing concerns over Moscow's alleged campaign of sabotage and interference against Ukraine's Western backers.

According to Colonel Martin O'Donnell, a spokesman for Grynkewich, the theory of victory is 'simple: maintain NATO's advantage, which is consistent with and grounded upon the alliance's deterrence and defence plans'. O'Donnell stated that 'given the unsettled and complex global security environment, we need to set conditions now to deter aggression and, if necessary, win if attacked'.

Tensions between Moscow and Europe have been mounting, with suspected Russian airspace violations and threats to nations supportive of Ukraine. The Independent World reports that Grynkewich told Bloomberg the plan is expected to involve drones and artificial intelligence technology, supplementing NATO's existing advantages such as F-35 fighter jets. The conference will also feature addresses from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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REPLAY: NATO's top military commander warns Russia over alleged sabotageAnd as the war in Ukraine continues, Western concerns are growing over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and interference against Kiev's wartime backers. NATO's top military commander gave a press conference this Monday from Warsaw. US General Alexus Grynkewich looks set to warn Russia over the alliance’s ability to counter-attack. Analysis by FRANCE 24 International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert.France 24 · 12 Oct, 13:26
Nato’s top military commander to tell Putin: We are ready to fight you and win if you attackThe speech is expected to outline Nato’s response to a Russian attack in detail to deter MoscowIndependent World · 12 Oct, 12:27
NATO top commander to warn Russia over alliance’s ability to counter attackNATO’s top military commander is expected to warn Russia on Monday that the alliance can counter any attack, officials said. US General Alexus Grynkewich will outline his “theory of victory” at a Warsaw security conference amid Western concerns over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and interference against Ukraine’s wartime backers.France 24 · 12 Oct, 02:41

In this story: Alexus Grynkewich · NATO · Russia · Warsaw · Ukraine

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