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Top NATO commander says Russia's goal is to break will of Ukraine's allies

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Posted on September 28, 2026

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· Last updated: September 28, 2026

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NATO Chief: Russia Aims to Undermine Support for Ukraine Among Allies

Russian Hybrid Tactics and NATO's Strategic Response

Statements from NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe

BRUSSELS, Sept 28 (Reuters) - NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe Alexus Grynkewich told EU lawmakers on Monday that the goal of Russian activity was to break the will of Ukraine's allies to continue supporting Ukraine.

Reinforcing Allied Support

"If there is a hybrid attack on your country, reinforcing the will to support Ukraine will show the Russians that their strategy isn't working and maybe have them back off that strategy," he said.

Public Attribution of Hybrid Attacks

As part of that policy, he said member states ought to make public the attribution of such attacks when they are confident about who is behind them so as to deter the "sponsor states".

(Reporting by Inti Landauro, Andrew Gray and Sabine Siebold; Writing by Makini Brice)

Key Takeaways

  • Gen. Grynkewich emphasized that hybrid attacks by Russia aim to fracture the will of Ukraine’s supporters—publicly attributing blame when certain can bolster resolve and deter further aggression.
  • NATO’s strategy against Russia’s hybrid warfare builds on longstanding doctrine: enhancing preparedness, resilience, deterrence, and coordinated national response across cyber, disinformation, and critical infrastructure domains.
  • Recent Western reports and experts highlight that Russia’s sabotage and cyber operations across Europe are intended to undermine public trust and weaken support for Ukraine—NATO initiatives like Baltic Sentry and the EU’s Hybrid Toolbox are critical countermeasures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did NATO's top commander say about Russia's strategy?
He stated that Russia's goal is to break the will of Ukraine's allies to continue supporting Ukraine.
How should member states respond to hybrid attacks?
Member states are advised to make public the attribution of such attacks when confident about their origin to deter sponsor states.
Why is reinforcing support for Ukraine important according to NATO?
Reinforcing support shows Russia that its strategy to discourage aid for Ukraine is not successful.
Where was the statement by NATO's commander made?
The statement was made to EU lawmakers in Brussels.

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