# Russia says NATO’s ‘theory of victory’ signals preparations for combat against it

https://mins.news/en/item/100376

- TASS, 2026-10-14 20:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2202207

> Yulia Zhdanova, head of Russia’s delegation to military security and arms control negotiations in Vienna, said NATO’s “theory of victory” showed the alliance was preparing for high-intensity combat against Russia. She also said European states were hindering a peaceful settlement by continuing to use Ukraine to confront Russia.

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