NATO countries are considering an initiative to provide a total of €70 billion in military and financial aid to Ukraine. The plan could be announced at the alliance leaders' summit in Ankara this July.
Of the total amount, €40 billion would come from new funding commitments, while the remaining €30 billion is part of the €90 billion aid package previously announced by the European Union.
Germany's Initiative Presented in May
The proposal was put forward by the German government in May. As part of the initiative, new mechanisms are planned to be established to monitor countries' contributions more transparently.
This step follows complaints from some European countries that the burden of supporting Kyiv has not been fairly shared. As a result, both the amount and distribution of aid have become subjects of renewed debate within the alliance.
May Take Center Stage at July Summit
Support for Ukraine is expected to be one of the main topics at the NATO leaders' summit scheduled for July 7-8. Discussions in Ankara are likely to focus on both the financing aspects and how contributions will be shared.
The package under discussion sends a new message about the framework for long-term support to Ukraine during the ongoing conflict. However, it is still unclear whether a final decision will be made before or during the summit.