Belarusian Foreign Ministry says NATO general’s “theory of victory” envisages strikes on the country

On 14 October 2026, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned statements by General Alexus Grynkewich, commander-in-chief of NATO's Joint Armed Forces in Europe, who presented the so-called "Theory of Victory".

According to the Belarusian foreign policy ministry, the concept envisages preventive strikes on Belarusian territory using drones and ground-based robotic systems. Ministry spokesman Ruslan Varankou told journalists that the approaches voiced as part of the concept, in Minsk's assessment, pose a direct threat to the country's sovereignty.

The claim about strikes on Belarus sets out the Belarusian side's position. What exactly the plan itself says about Belarus is not clear from this information. According to reports in Telegram channels, Grynkewich presented in Warsaw a plan for repelling a potential Russian attack, called the "theory of victory".

Grynkewich was nominated for the post of commander-in-chief of NATO's joint forces in Europe by US President Donald Trump. The Pentagon press service reported this in June 2025.

It is not yet known when the concept is due to take effect or what steps are planned to implement it.