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NATO pledges 140 billion in military aid to Ukraine at Ankara summit
NATO leaders in Ankara reaffirm Article 5 pledge and approve 70 billion in Ukraine military aid for 2026 and 2027
NATO leaders concluded their summit in Ankara with a series of commitments aimed at strengthening collective defense and supporting Ukraine. Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics described the meeting as having ended with positive news, highlighting the reaffirmation of collective defense commitments under Article 5 of the NATO Treaty as the alliance's highest priority.
One of the key outcomes of the summit was the agreement to provide Ukraine with EUR 140 billion in military aid over 2026 and 2027. This commitment was reaffirmed by NATO leaders, including the US, who emphasized their unwavering support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. "Ukraine is Latvia's first line of defense," said Rinkevics, underscoring the importance of continued support for Kyiv.
In addition to financial commitments, NATO members agreed to significantly expand and deepen cooperation in the defense industry. Latvia received confirmation from Canada that Canadian Armed Forces will remain stationed in Latvia until 2031, extending their deployment by another five years. More than 2,000 Canadian troops will continue to be permanently based in Latvia, alongside military personnel from other allied countries.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to represent Turkey at the leaders’ summit of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris on Monday. The meeting will focus on the decisions made at the NATO summit regarding the future of Ukraine. Fidan is expected to reaffirm Turkey's support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and convey Turkey's assessment of the latest situation in the conflict and the state of diplomatic efforts to end the war.
However, the summit was not without its tensions. US President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies, particularly Spain, for their lack of support in the campaign against Iran. "I'm very upset with NATO because of what they did with Greenland, and because of the fact that they didn't want to help us with the number one state sponsor of terror, that's Iran," Trump said. He also reiterated his desire for Denmark's territory of Greenland, stating that it was "very important for the United States."
Despite these tensions, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to shore up confidence in Washington's commitment to the military alliance. The summit comes at a fraught time for the 77-year-old transatlantic alliance, with Trump demanding members make good on a pledge to ramp up defense spending as Washington takes a step back from Europe.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlighted Turkey's growing defense industry and its role in the new international system. "Turkey is advancing toward becoming one of the poles of the new international system," Erdogan said, pointing to record defense exports exceeding $11 billion and an 82% domestic production rate.
The summit also addressed broader geopolitical issues, including the need for Europe to assume greater responsibility for its own defense. French President Emmanuel Macron announced new defense initiatives and joint military exercises, presenting the gathering as further evidence that Europe was taking charge of its security.
Meanwhile, the European Union is considering a proposal by Spain for a European Sovereign Debt Mechanism, which could create a common European debt market of approximately 5 trillion euros. However, the proposal has caused reservations among some of the largest economies in the EU.
As NATO leaders navigate these complex issues, the alliance's commitment to collective defense and support for Ukraine remains a top priority. The summit in Ankara has set the stage for continued cooperation and dialogue among members as they address the challenges of a rapidly changing global security landscape.
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