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NATO leaders have committed to providing at least €140 billion in military support for Ukraine over 2026 and 2027, reaffirming the Alliance’s long-term commitment to strengthening Kyiv’s defense against Russia’s full-scale invasion, UATV English reports.
The pledge follows the Ankara Summit Declaration, under which allies committed €70 billion in military equipment, assistance, and training for Ukraine in 2026 while affirming their sovereign commitments to provide at least an equivalent level of support in 2027.
“For 2026, Allies pledge €70 billion in military equipment, assistance and training for Ukraine and affirm their sovereign commitments to sustaining at least equivalent levels in 2027,” the declaration states.
Taken together, the commitments amount to no less than €140 billion in military assistance over the two-year period. NATO members also unanimously recognized the need for long-term financing of Ukraine’s defense, signaling that allied support is expected to continue well beyond 2027.
According to the declaration, European allies and Canada now provide the vast majority of security assistance to Ukraine through bilateral and multilateral mechanisms. Allies stressed that this support must remain equitable, predictable, and sustainable over the long term.
The declaration also welcomed the European Union’s decision to provide multi-year funding through the Ukraine Support Loan (USL), describing it as an important contribution to Ukraine’s long-term defense capabilities.
NATO leaders emphasized that Ukraine continues to contribute to transatlantic security while defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Alongside support for Kyiv, the Alliance announced more than $50 billion in new defense procurements, pledged to expand collective defense manufacturing capacity, accelerate defense innovation, and strengthen cooperation with industry.
The declaration further highlights investments in key military capabilities, including integrated air and missile defense, deep precision strike systems, uncrewed platforms, artificial intelligence, cyber capabilities, and intelligence assets, as NATO continues adapting to the long-term security challenges posed by Russia.es as the long-term threat posed by Russia and other security challenges.
