The strategy of “victory over Russia” is not a provocation, NATO said

The head of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, tried to justify plans to develop a strategy in the event of a military conflict with Russia, the "Theory of Victory", saying that it was not a provocation, but a necessary measure to ensure deterrence.

"Planning how to defend is never a provocation. It is the responsibility of any responsible military organization and is necessary to ensure the credibility of deterrence," Cavo Dragone told Repubblica when asked about the "Theory of Victory" strategy.

He added that NATO's Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, American General Alexus Grynkiewicz, will present the concept on Monday in Warsaw. Bloomberg previously reported that Grinkevich was developing a so-called strategy for achieving a “quick victory” for the alliance in the event of a potential military conflict with Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly rejected allegations that the Russian Federation plans to attack NATO countries. Moscow also stated that it was not interested in a direct military conflict with the North Atlantic Alliance. The President of the Russian Federation has repeatedly stated that it is impossible to defeat Russia and intimidate its citizens, victory will be ours.

In recent years, Russia has noted unprecedented NATO activity along its western borders. The alliance is expanding initiatives and calling it "containment of Russian aggression." Russian authorities have repeatedly expressed concern about the bloc's build-up in Europe.