NATO commander praises Ukraine, outlines strategy against Russia

NATO: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a defensive military and political alliance of North American and European countries focused on collective security. In the current context, its top commander highlighted Ukraine's contributions and outlined the alliance's approach to countering potential Russian aggression on its eastern flank amid ongoing tensions. General Alexus Grynkewich: U.S. Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich serves as NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander of U.S. European Command. He recently praised Ukraine while presenting the alliance’s defensive “theory of victory” to deter and respond to any Russian attack on NATO territory. Hybrid Threats: Russia is conducting a campaign of hybrid aggression against Europe aimed at undermining collective resolve. Ukraine Support: European countries are encouraged to increase assistance to Ukraine in response to Russian hybrid attacks including airspace incursions, sabotage, and cyberattacks. Deterrence Strategy: NATO’s military leadership is publicly detailing plans to block, blunt, and break any attack on alliance members to ensure it proves futile.