NATO is preparing a new aid package for Ukraine worth 70 billion euros
NATO countries are discussing a new large-scale military aid package for Ukraine worth approximately 70 billion euros, which could be presented at the upcoming NATO summit. The discussion centers not only on the amount but also on a new approach to cost-sharing among allies.
NATO is considering the adoption of a new major support package for Ukraine, which could reach around 70 billion euros and become one of the key topics at the Alliance summit scheduled to take place in Ankara next month.
According to the publication’s sources, the initiative, previously promoted by Germany, involves not only new financial commitments but also a more transparent and balanced mechanism for sharing costs among Alliance member states, as some allies believe they are bearing a disproportionately large share of the burden of supporting Ukraine. “The main thing is to secure a firm commitment in Ankara to continue providing Ukraine with critically important support on a sustainable and more equitable basis,” noted a senior NATO diplomat.
The issue of support for Ukraine will be a central topic during the Alliance leaders’ meeting on July 7–8, where a long-term model for assistance and its financing will also be discussed. “Discussions are ongoing on how we will continue to provide decisive NATO support to Ukraine and ensure a fairer burden-sharing,” the Alliance representative added.
Alona Getmanchuk, Head of the Mission of Ukraine to NATO, emphasized that it is critically important for Kyiv that the allies’ new commitments be directed toward specific defense priorities, in particular air defense, the development of drone and missile production, as well as long-range munitions. “Until Ukraine receives effective security guarantees, we can rely only on the financial guarantees provided by our partners,” she stated.
As noted, part of the future funding may not consist of entirely new funds: approximately 30 billion euros are planned to be allocated under an already agreed-upon EU loan program, while another 40 billion could be provided through bilateral contributions from countries.
Diplomats also acknowledge that discussions are still in the early stages, and final decisions can only be made closer to the meeting of defense ministers and the NATO leaders’ summit.
At the same time, there are concerns within the Alliance that new financial mechanisms could reduce the motivation of individual countries to make direct contributions if they are partially covered by pan-European instruments, which is also being discussed in the negotiations. Politico reports this, citing NATO diplomats.
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