NATO commits tens of billions more to Ukraine, names Russia a 'long-term threat'
At the Ankara summit, NATO countries pledged 70 billion euros for military aid to Ukraine and reaffirmed Russia as a long-term security threat.
NATO member states adopted a declaration at their Ankara summit on July 7-8, pledging unified support for Ukraine's freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The declaration commits 70 billion euros for military equipment, assistance, and training. It also reaffirms the pledge to maintain at least a comparable level of support in 2027.
The document states that Russia poses a long-term threat to Euro-Atlantic security and stability. European NATO allies and Canada now provide the bulk of security assistance to Ukraine through bilateral and multilateral instruments. The declaration emphasizes that this support must be distributed fairly and remain predictable and sustainable over the long term.
Earlier reports from Reuters, dpa, Politico, and other outlets indicated that NATO would announce a total of 140 billion euros in aid for Ukraine. This figure includes a previously adopted EU military support package of about 60 billion euros for Kyiv's defense spending through 2027, plus an additional 80 billion euros from national budgets of NATO member states.
