North Atlantic Alliance assumes massive commitments to support Kyiv amid the cessation of US funding. NATO plans to allocate 140 billion euros to Ukraine during 2026 and 2027, but is it realistic to receive this entire sum?
RBC-Ukraine analyzes this issue with reference to Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
At this year's NATO summit in Ankara, 32 Alliance states officially fixed the aid figure. In 2026, Ukraine is to receive 70 billion euros, which will go to military equipment, soldier training, and strategic support.
The next year, 2027, will be no exception. Countries pledged to maintain funding at an equivalent level. This decision was a response to the new political reality in Washington.
Trump no longer gives money
Donald Trump stopped direct funding of Ukraine, and now the main burden falls on the shoulders of Europeans. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that his country has already done more for Ukraine than anyone else.
Thus, Europe is forced to independently seek resources. The success indicator now depends on a "fair distribution" of costs among European capitals, but there are serious discrepancies, NZZ notes.
Who pays the most
The geography of aid is heterogeneous. Germany and the United Kingdom confidently hold leadership. According to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, the numbers are distributed as follows:
- Germany allocated 11.5 billion euros in the 2026 budget.
- The UK will provide about 4.4 billion euros.
- Norway allocated an impressive 7.6 billion euros (80% of the sum for weapons).
- Sweden added another 1 billion euros at the beginning of the year.
Denmark and the Netherlands remain reliable partners. They are consistently providing aid, although spring packages were more modest than previous ones.
Outsider countries and Europe's problems
Not all major players are in a hurry to open their wallets. France, Italy, and Spain lag significantly behind the leaders. Their contributions do not match the status of powerful economies, and this causes tension within NATO.
Currently, the actual amount received by the end of April is about 10 billion euros. If the pace does not accelerate, by the end of the year allies may reach 30 billion instead of the promised 70. The situation requires a radical acceleration of logistics and procurement, the article says.
Experts call for caution. History shows that loud statements do not always become reality, and the Kiel Institute figures show sad statistics.
Over four and a half years of war, European institutions and countries have promised 400 billion euros. But only 180 billion reached Kyiv, which is less than half of what was stated.
The goal of 140 billion in two years looks ambitious. But without an active position from France and Italy, it will be extremely difficult to achieve. Europe must prove that it can take the hit on its own, NZZ concludes.
