NATO countries are considering providing military assistance to Ukraine worth 70 billion euros. This issue may become one of the central topics at the alliance's July summit in Ankara, where allies will attempt to agree on a fairer distribution of expenses for supporting Kyiv.
NATO countries are discussing a new mechanism for long-term support for Ukraine, which may involve military assistance totaling 70 billion euros. According to Politico, citing alliance diplomats, this initiative could become one of the main topics at the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7–8.
According to sources from the publication, the discussion is based on a proposal from Germany aimed at increasing transparency in funding and more equitable distribution of expenses among allies. The discussion arose amid dissatisfaction from some countries that believe they bear a disproportionately large financial burden in supporting Ukraine.
NATO representatives emphasize that the main goal is to maintain sustainable assistance to Kyiv in the long term. The discussion involves not only the volume of funding but also the mechanism for its distribution among the alliance member states.
What is important to know: there is currently no agreed-upon decision. According to diplomats, negotiations are at an early stage, and the final parameters of the possible aid package have not yet been approved.
According to the discussed scheme, about 30 billion euros could be provided from the already agreed European Union package of credit support for Ukraine. An additional 40 billion euros is expected to be raised through separate bilateral commitments from partner countries.
Ukraine's Ambassador to NATO, Yelyzaveta Hetmanchuk, stated that for Kyiv, the priorities remain air defense systems, the development of drone and missile production, as well as the supply of longer-range munitions. According to her, as long as Ukraine does not receive full security guarantees, the financial commitments of allies remain one of the most important elements of support for the country.
At the same time, discussions continue about Ukraine's role in the future development of NATO defense technologies. Former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker stated that alliance countries can already learn a lot from the Ukrainian army. In his opinion, during the war, Ukraine has become one of the world leaders in the development and practical application of new combat methods, especially in the field of drone technology.
The summit in Ankara is expected to show whether allies are ready to move from annual decisions on support for Ukraine to a more long-term and structured funding model designed for several years ahead.
