NEW: NATO Considers Preemptive Strikes on Russian Territory, Says Admiral Rob Bauer

NATO is discussing the possibility of carrying out preemptive "precision strikes" on Russian territory in the event of an armed conflict, said Admiral Rob Bauer, Chairman of NATO's Military Committee.

"This is a new discussion within NATO, and I am glad that we have changed our stance on this and on the idea that we are a defensive alliance that will sit and wait to be attacked before responding. It is more prudent not to wait but to strike Russian launchers if Russia attacks us."