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NATO Commits Massive Military Support to UkraineNATO pledges a total of €140 billion in military aid to Ukraine for 2026 and 2027, marking strong unity against Moscow.
- NATO allies agreed to provide €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2026 and pledged to maintain a similar level in 2027.
- Italy initially resisted the multi-year commitment but withdrew its opposition after political discussions and internal consultations.
- The total €140 billion aid package consists of €60 billion from EU loans and €80 billion from bilateral member state commitments.
- Germany contributes approximately €11.5 billion in bilateral aid this year, aiming to send a clear message to Moscow.
We hope that Moscow draws the right conclusions from this.— Friedrich Merz, Chancellor, at a press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Berlin
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