The NATO summit in Ankara will designate Russia as a threat and agree on €140 billion in aid for Ukraine
This has been reported by European Truth, citing sources within NATO.
In the document, which is due to be finalised ahead of the 7–8 July summit in Ankara, Russia is once again identified as a key threat to Euro-Atlantic security. The allies are retaining this wording in the text, continuing the Alliance’s previous declarations.
Separately, the draft enshrines a new commitment to long-term support for Ukraine — the so-called Ukraine Defence Pledge, initiated, in particular, by Germany.
Financial support for Ukraine
This refers to a plan under which European NATO members and Canada commit to providing Ukraine with 70 billion euros each year in 2026 and 2027.
The total amount of support over the two years is set to reach 140 billion euros.
According to sources, this sum includes both bilateral military aid and part of the EU’s €90 billion defence loan, of which €28.3 billion is earmarked for 2026.
Discussions among allies
According to the publication’s sources, it was the section on long-term financial commitments that sparked the most controversy.
Some EU countries did not support the idea of setting specific amounts for future aid; however, according to available information, a compromise has nevertheless been agreed.
Ukraine as a ‘security provider’
The draft declaration also includes new wording regarding Ukraine’s role — it is proposed that Ukraine be viewed not only as a recipient of aid, but also as a potential ‘security provider’ for its European allies.
Reactions and expectations
It is reported that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has already stated his intention to push for new long-term commitments to support Ukraine.
Separately, the US Ambassador to NATO has announced “significant announcements” for Ukraine during the summit.
A meeting of the Ukraine–NATO Council at foreign minister level is also scheduled to take place on 7–8 July as part of the event.
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