NATO has reportedly developed a concept for responding to a potential Russian attack, involving strikes on targets near St. Petersburg, in the Kaliningrad region, and in Belarus. The plan, presented by the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexis Grenier, at a security forum in Warsaw, aims to halt Russian advances in the initial stages using drones and ground robots to create an autonomous zone and reduce allied casualties.

The concept, named "Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative," also includes NATO long-range missiles striking Russian command posts and air defense systems in Kaliningrad, near St. Petersburg, and in Belarus. Allied aviation is tasked with destroying approaching reinforcements and rear-echelon targets to impede Russian offensive capabilities. A unified digital data exchange system among allies is planned for strike coordination, with the ultimate goal of convincing Russian leadership of the futility of attacking NATO and preventing large-scale escalation, including nuclear conflict.