Ukraine: NATO faces funding difficulties in maintaining military aid in 2026

At its July summit in Ankara, NATO pledged €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine for 2026, but around €7 billion remains unfunded. The decline in new US military funding has left European allies carrying a greater share of the effort, while some major contributors are showing signs of fatigue. Ukraine’s ambassador to NATO, Alyona Getmanchuk, is calling for equipment deliveries or cash transfers, and Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged allies to provide more support, particularly for air defense. Allies are due to consider further contributions at a meeting on November 17, though the annual target may not be met.