NATO unveils three-stage concept to counter potential Russian attack

The North Atlantic Alliance has published details of its new strategy for responding to a potential Russian attack on one of its member states. The focus is on a concept that defines a clear sequence of countermeasures against the aggressor.

The "Theory of Victory" doctrine

According to the German publication Bild, the document titled "Theory of Victory" was presented by Supreme Allied Commander Europe Alexus Grynkewich. The plan is designed to disrupt the offensive and neutralise the enemy's military capabilities.

The strategy consists of three main stages:

• Block: the first phase aims to stop the initial attack and prevent further advance by Russian forces.
• Blunt: if the enemy continues its offensive, Alliance forces must deprive its attacking units of the ability to move further.
• Break: the third stage involves destroying not only the advancing units but also the entire military system supporting their operations. This includes cutting supply lines, disabling command and control systems, and rendering attacking forces combat-ineffective.

Reasons for publishing the concept

During the Warsaw Security Forum, Grynkewich noted that the Alliance has been working on this concept for several years. However, he said that in light of recent events, NATO leadership decided to publicly present this approach for the first time.

The concept is intended to define the sequence of Alliance actions in the event of a Russian attack on one of the member states — from containing the initial strike to depriving the adversary of the ability to continue combat operations.