'Block, blunt and break': NATO top commander unveils defensive strategy in face of Russian threat

US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, the top NATO commander, sternly warned Russia on Monday that a potential attack on alliance territory would be utterly futile. Speaking at a security conference in Warsaw, Grynkewich outlined his theory of victory, stating that NATO would not hesitate to destroy anything and everything involved in any hostile assault.

He emphasized that NATO, while primarily a defensive alliance, would take decisive action to ensure any attack on its members proved ineffective. Despite the rising tensions between European nations and Russia, Grynkewich did not directly name Russia in his remarks. However, his message was unmistakably aimed at Moscow. He reiterated that NATO considers Russia the most significant threat to its security, as outlined in its 2022 Strategic Concept.

Grynkewich warned that if Russia were to attack an ally, NATO would not only stop the attack but also deny Russia the ability to achieve its objectives. He assured that this would involve massive retaliation, extending far beyond the forces directly engaged in the attack. Grynkewich stressed that the attack would be broken, including not just the attacking force but also any support, sustenance, and control systems.