NATO commander Grynkewich warns Russia attack would be 'utterly futile'
- On Monday in Warsaw, Supreme Allied Commander Europe Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich warned Russia that NATO would destroy "anything and everything" involved in any attack if Moscow was "foolish enough" to strike alliance territory.
- NATO officials have warned in recent months that Russia could escalate "hybrid warfare" campaigns or attempt small-scale land-grabs against eastern European members, following accusations of sabotage and cyberattacks.
- Outlining a "theory of victory" at the Warsaw Security Forum, Grynkewich said all 32 NATO members agreed to this strategy ensuring any attack against an ally proves "utterly futile" through coordinated defense.
- Grynkewich clarified that defense involves striking far beyond the immediate conflict area, stating, "We will break the warfighting system engaged against us," including forces that support and control the attack.
- NATO's 2022 Strategic Concept identifies Russia as the most significant security threat, though officials view limited military operations against alliance territory as the most realistic worst-case scenario rather than all-out invasion.
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The military leader of the Atlantic alliance warned that any aggression will be fruitless, ensuring full defense against external threats.The organization emphasizes its defensive role, without seeking conflict, while Europe reinforces its security in the face of possible changes in US support.
NATO commander threatens to destroy 'everything' if Russia attacks
The top operational commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization says the alliance is prepared to destroy “anything and everything” in response to a hypothetical Russian attack. U.S. Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe for NATO, made the threat at the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland on Monday. While he did not […]
NATO General Warns Russia of Tough Military Response to Any Attack on Alliance
NATO’s top commander, US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, warned Russia that any attack on NATO territory would lead to the destruction of all involved forces. Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, he emphasized that NATO is a defensive alliance with a strategy focused on blocking, blunting, and breaking enemy forces to make attacks pointless. […]
Risk of Major Attack by Russia Relatively Low, Says NATO’s Top Commander
Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, speaks on stage during a press conference at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on May 19, 2026. (Omar Havana/Getty Images)
NATO commander says the alliance does not want war but is 'ready
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO’s top military commander said the alliance is “ready to fight tonight” if it is attacked, as European officials warn Russia could test NATO’s defenses with increased covert attacks or a limited military
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NATO commander says the alliance does not want war but is ‘ready to fight tonight’
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO's top military commander said the alliance is “ready to fight tonight” if it is attacked, as European officials warn Russia could test NATO's defenses with increased covert attacks or a limited military incursion.
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