NATO says ready to respond immediately to any attack on Europe

NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, US General Alexus Grinkevich, said the alliance is fully prepared to fight immediately and defend all 32 member states if Europe comes under attack.

Grinkevich made the remarks on Monday during a security conference in the Polish capital, Warsaw, in a move aimed at warning Russia of the consequences of any potential attack on NATO countries.

He stated that “the burden of escalation will fall entirely on the aggressor,” adding that the alliance does not seek to inflict a strategic defeat on its adversary in its response, but stressed: “If necessary, we will destroy the deployed combat system against us.”

Agence France-Presse reported that Grinkevich’s comments are part of NATO’s efforts to demonstrate its deterrence and defense capabilities, sending a clear message to Moscow to halt what the alliance describes as “multi-faceted” Russian attacks targeting countries supporting Ukraine.

Rising concerns over Russian threat

NATO officials have noted growing concerns in recent months over the potential for escalating tensions, following high-profile incidents such as the discovery of an explosives-laden drone at a German airport.

Western officials say Russian “multi-faceted” attacks have become bolder as Russian forces struggle in Ukraine, warning they could cause significant casualties.

Meanwhile, NATO is reportedly struggling to determine how to address incidents that fall within the so-called “grey zone” between peace and war, according to alliance sources.