NATO is discussing long-term funding for military support to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte brought Estonia’s initiative to the attention of the allies, calling for a long-term commitment by Alliance countries to provide military support to Ukraine amounting to 0.25% of GDP annually.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna made this statement ahead of the NATO ministerial meeting in Sweden.
According to the Estonian minister, the idea calls for NATO member states to provide systematic and predictable funding for military aid to Ukraine by locking in a specific contribution level for the long term. He noted that the initiative has been under discussion at the Alliance level for several years.
Tsahkna emphasized that what matters is not only the volume of support itself, but also a clear political commitment by the allies to Ukraine, which will demonstrate long-term unity in countering Russian aggression.
He also stressed that Russia will remain a threat for a long time and does not expect a rapid change in its foreign policy course. According to him, this is precisely why stable military support for Ukraine must be enshrined in NATO’s long-term commitments.
Earlier, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held a meeting in Brussels with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand to coordinate further assistance to Ukraine. The parties focused on issues related to building up defense industry capabilities and strengthening security in the Arctic region.
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