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NATO member states are considering a new €70 billion military support commitment for Ukraine, according to Politico, citing four Alliance diplomats, UATV English reports.
According to the report, the proposal was circulated by Germany last month. It would establish a new oversight mechanism and increase transparency in funding for Ukraine. The initiative is intended to ensure a fairer distribution of costs among allies, as some countries have expressed concerns about carrying a disproportionate share of the financial burden.
“The key objective is to secure a firm commitment at the Ankara summit to continue providing Ukraine with critical support on a sustainable and more equitable basis,” a senior NATO official said.
Diplomats indicated that roughly €30 billion of the proposed package could come from the European Union’s previously approved two-year €90 billion lending program for Ukraine. The remaining €40 billion would be provided through bilateral commitments from NATO allies.
The new support package is expected to be formally presented during the upcoming NATO summit.
Support for Ukraine is expected to be one of the central issues at the NATO summit scheduled for July 7–8. Alliance members are continuing discussions on future assistance to Kyiv and on ensuring a more balanced sharing of financial responsibilities among allies.
Alona Hetmanchuk stated that any new commitments should address Ukraine’s most urgent priorities, including strengthening air defense, investing in drone and missile production, and supplying long-range munitions.
Earlier, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha presented allies with a number of concrete proposals that could become practical outcomes of the NATO summit in Ankara.
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