NATO Supreme Allied Commander Warns Russia: 'Attacks on Allies Will Be in Vain'

Alexus Grynkewich, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, issued a stern warning to Russia on the 12th (local time), stating, "We will make any attack on an ally completely in vain."

According to Reuters and Polish media outlet TVP, Commander Grynkewich said at a security forum held in Warsaw, Poland, that day, "If someone is foolish enough to attack us, we will fight, we will deter that attack, and we will not allow them to achieve whatever their objectives are."

He noted that this would entail massive retaliation if necessary, adding, "That includes not just the attacking force, but everything that supports, sustains, and commands that force."

Unveiling this "theory of victory," Commander Grynkewich stated that it is based on the concept of "denial defense," focusing on preventing adversaries from achieving their goals, such as occupying allied territory.

Describing the theory as simple, he outlined a three-step strategy: ▲ blocking the initial attack, ▲ neutralizing continuous offensives to halt advances, and ▲ defeating the enemy forces if necessary.

The U.S. Air Force general added, "We do not assess that conflict is imminent or inevitable," while emphasizing that military readiness against potential threats is essential for effective deterrence.

Regarding suspected Russian sabotage activities within Europe, he said, "It is important that allies continue to consult, think about how to respond, and communicate clearly and concisely to Russia where our red lines are."

Russia has recently threatened NATO, warning that it could use nuclear weapons if its exclave of Kaliningrad—sandwiched between NATO member states Poland and Lithuania—were to be isolated.

Warnings regarding security threats from Russia continued to echo across Europe on the same day.

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt speaking at a symposium hosted by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), Germany's domestic intelligence agency, stated that Russia's goal is not Germany's military defeat, but rather its political and social subjugation, urging that "we must counter the shadow war of the 21st century with all our might."

Michal Koudelka, director of the Security Information Service (BIS) of the Czech Republic, testified before parliament that Russia could launch "more dangerous and significant operations" against NATO member states supporting Ukraine within months, claiming that "in extreme cases, this could include limited military actions against neighboring member states."

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