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NATO Allies Pledge €20 Billion in Military Support for Ukraine, Says Secretary General Rutte
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NATO allies have pledged 20 billion euros ($21.65 billion) in military assistance for Ukraine, as the Alliance continues to coordinate long-term support amid ongoing security challenges posed by Russia.
According to Reuters, citing NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, part of the pledged assistance was delivered during the early months of 2025.
Speaking at a press conference at NATO headquarters, Rutte highlighted the importance of continued support, noting that Russia remains a threat and maintains close cooperation with China, Iran, and North Korea.
Foreign ministers from NATO countries are scheduled to meet in Brussels on Thursday and Friday to discuss further steps in supporting Ukraine. Coordination of military assistance and training will also continue at the NATO support hub in Wiesbaden, Germany.
In 2024, NATO member states collectively provided Ukraine with more than €50 billion in security assistance. This exceeded the commitment made at the NATO Summit in Washington in July 2024, where allies pledged at least €40 billion in military aid for that year.
According to Rutte, more than half of the total assistance in 2024 came from European allies and Canada, while the United States remained the largest individual contributor.
Earlier, the Netherlands announced an additional €500 million in support for Ukraine’s “Drone Line” initiative, and Denmark committed €40 million to an innovation fund aimed at supporting Ukraine’s defense capabilities. Ukraine is also expected to receive up to 1.5 million artillery shells in 2025 as part of the Czech-led initiative to address ammunition shortages.
