NATO is preparing €140 billion in aid for Ukraine
At the NATO summit, which will take place on July 7–8 in Ankara, the allies plan to approve new long-term commitments to support Ukraine. The draft final declaration calls for 140 billion euros in military aid for 2026–2027 and reaffirms that Russia remains a threat to Euro-Atlantic security.
The document has not yet been finalized, but according to sources at NATO cited by “European Truth,” the allies are already finalizing the final draft. The issue of funding for aid to Ukraine has sparked the most debate.
NATO countries are preparing to approve a new package of long-term military support for Ukraine. The amount is 70 billion euros annually in 2026 and 2027. The total amount of aid is expected to reach 140 billion euros. According to the publication’s sources, the draft of the final declaration of the Ankara summit is already in the final stage of approval. “The draft declaration for the NATO summit in Ankara is currently in the final stages of approval. The allies would like to conclude discussions today, July 3,” one source said.
Russia Will Again Be Called a Threat
The document is expected to maintain the position that the Alliance has repeatedly articulated in previous declarations. Russia will once again be labeled a threat to Euro-Atlantic security. This statement will remain one of the key points in the summit’s final document.
At the same time, there are plans to expand the section of the declaration devoted to Ukraine. According to sources, the intention is to officially recognize Ukraine not only as a country receiving assistance from its allies but also as a country that itself makes a significant contribution to European security. In effect, this means cementing Ukraine’s role as one of the Alliance’s key partners in the field of security.
What the new support program entails
The most important part of the document is expected to be a new long-term commitment to military aid for Ukraine—the Ukraine Defense Pledge. This initiative was proposed by Germany, which has been actively promoting it among its allies in recent months.
The plan calls for European NATO countries, together with Canada, to provide Ukraine with 70 billion euros in military support each year for two years. Thus, the total amount of aid for 2026–2027 is expected to reach 140 billion euros. However, this does not involve new funds beyond those already allocated under existing programs.
This amount will include various sources of funding. Specifically, it will include part of the European Union’s 90-billion-euro loan program, which is intended for Ukraine’s defense needs, as well as all bilateral military aid packages from European allies and Canada.
Not all countries will participate
According to sources, this commitment will not apply to all NATO members. Financial support will be provided by the Alliance’s European allies and Canada. The United States will not be part of this specific program. The issue of funding proved to be the most difficult during the negotiations.
Some European Union countries, which have not yet allocated significant funds to support the Ukrainian army, were reluctant to take on new financial commitments. However, according to the publication’s sources, the allies managed to reach a compromise. As of now, the provision for 140 billion euros remains in the final draft of the declaration. However, the document still needs to undergo final approval during the NATO summit, which will take place on July 7–8 in Ankara. This was reported by “European Truth,” citing its own sources within NATO.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged members of the Polish delegation to refrain from making statements about new financial commitments to Ukraine ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.
