NATO pledges 70 billion euros for Ukraine as Trump praises peace ‘progress’

Ukraine Backers to Vow Major Support at NATO Summit

A report on an upcoming joint commitment by European NATO members and Canada to secure 70 billion per year in military aid for Ukraine for both this year and next. The pledge, to be finalized at the Ankara summit, combines EU loan mechanisms and individual state commitments, largely driven by Germany to offset the halt in Washington’s funding. The summit declaration will also address defense spending targets of 5 GDP by 2035 and include a concise statement on Iran’s regional actions to maintain diplomatic alignment with the US administration.

NATO Agrees to $50 Billion in Defense Deals to Placate Trump

NATO allies have agreed to at least 50 billion in defense industry deals to show US President Donald Trump that Europe is heeding his spending demands. Melinda Haring, nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, joined Balance of Power to discuss this as well as the war in Ukraine. She said Ukraine's strategy to compel Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table is working. (Source: Bloomberg)

Press review: NATO summit pledges 140 bln euros for Ukraine and US ends Iran peace efforts

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Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence

NATO members at the summit pledged 70 billion (80 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine ​for 2026. The post Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

NATO leaders including Trump to affirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says

By Andrew Gray and Lili BayerBRUSSELS, July 3 (Reuters) - NATO leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump are set to affirm an ironclad commitment to collective defence under the alliance's Article 5 pact at a summit in Ankara next week, according to a text approved by NATO ambassadors on Friday and reviewed by Reuters.NATO members are also set to pledge 70 billion (80 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026 and at least equivalent levels of support in 2027, according to the declaration, which still needs final approval from the leaders at the summit.

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Trump: United States spends huge sums on NATO countries despite they don’t support us

WASHINGTON, June 23 (YPA) – US President Donald Trump stated that his country spends “crazy” amounts on NATO, reaching 600 billion annually, a large portion of which goes to defend Europe against Russia. Speaking from the White House, Trump said that NATO countries do not support the United States despite it spending hundreds of millions []

NATO’s $57B Defense Procurement Surge Makes These ETFs (NYSE: ITA, NYSE: PPA) Compelling Buys

The 2026 NATO summit in Ankara concluded this week with a landmark announcement that will reshape global defense spending for years to come. NATO allies officially committed to more than 50 billion, roughly 57 billion, in new defense procurement deals, signaling a historic shift in how European nations approach their own security. The announcement came [] The post NATO’s 57B Defense Procurement Surge Makes These ETFs (NYSE: ITA, NYSE: PPA) Compelling Buys appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

NATO reaffirms alliance unity, collective defense in Ankara declaration

Meeting in Türkiye, alliance leaders announce over 50B in new defense procurements, pledge 70B in military support for Ukraine in 2026

NATO agrees to $50 billion in defense deals to placate Trump

NATO allies have agreed to at least 50 billion in defense industry deals, according to an alliance official, to show to U.S. President Donald Trump that Europe is heeding his spending demands. Secretary-General Mark Rutte revealed some of the ...

Defence spending to top agenda at Nato Ankara summit

At last year's Nato summit, under pressure from Donald Trump, leaders agreed to more than double their defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. And the issue is set to dominate talks at the upcoming summit in Ankara. Our diplomatic correspondent Andrew Hopkins reports.

On the first day of the NATO summit in Ankara, Rutte unveils a wave of defense contracts worth billions of euros

The exact amount, around 43 billion, is set to be announced Wednesday by the secretary general of the alliance. The goal is to demonstrate to US President Donald Trump, who arrived Tuesday afternoon in the Turkish capital, that Europe and Canada are making massive investments in their defense.

NATO summit begins with focus on U.S. commitment, Ukraine defense

NATO summit begins with focus on U.S. commitment, Ukraine defense

Trump Threatens NATO Shakeup Over Billions In Unfair Spending And Lack Of Support

President Donald Trump has targeted several NATO allies over their defense spending just days before heading to the alliance’s summit in Turkey next week. The renewed pressure follows months of tension during which Trump openly considered withdrawing the United States from the treaty. Administration officials noted that criticism leveled against NATO intensified after multiple member [] Trump Threatens NATO Shakeup Over Billions In Unfair Spending And Lack Of Support

Ukraine receives €3.9b under EU defense support program

Ukraine has received 3.9 billion euros from the European Union (EU) as the first loan under a defense support program, the country's finance ministry said Tuesday, reported Xinhua. The financing is part of the initial tranche of the Ukraine Support Loan worth 5.01 billion euros, the ministry said in a statement. These funds will be directed to what is critically important for our resilience today: strengthening Ukrainian drone production, the defense industry, and meeting the needs of the Defense Forces, said Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko. In 2026, Kiev expects to receive 45 billion euros under the Ukraine Support Loan, including 28.3 billion euros for defense.

Defense industrial base goes into overdrive for US and European production

The United States and Europe made several defense contracting announcements this week at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, totaling approximately 3 billion that will improve the military capabilities of countries on both sides of the Atlantic. While many of the deals will take years to fully complete, the push is a part of the []

Success in Ankara and a Stronger NATO

The 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, concluded successfully, with messages of unity, support for Ukraine, increased spending by European NATO allies, and big agreements on coproduction of military systems, especially precision guided munitions. Ahead of the meeting, President Donald Trump was adamant that Europe needed to increase defense spending and take more responsibility for...

NATO reaffirms Article 5 commitment, pledges at least $140 billion in military aid for Ukraine

NATO leaders meeting at the Alliance summit in Ankara reaffirmed their commitment to collective defence under Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty and agreed to provide at least 140 billion in military assistance to Ukraine this year and next, according to Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said Allies also agreed [] The post NATO reaffirms Article 5 commitment, pledges at least 140 billion in military aid for Ukraine appeared first on Baltic News Network.

NATO Formalizes Long-term Military Support for Ukraine Amid Rising Criticism

NATO agreed this Wednesday during its summit in Ankara on a package of support to Ukraine for 2026, with a commitment to maintain an equivalent level of assistance in 2027, according to a joint declaration adopted by the member countries. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) formalized a 70 billion financial package for Kiev until []

Carney says NATO spending shift underway amid Trump pressure on allies

ANKARA — NATO countries are bolstering their militaries after U.S. President Donald Trump “won the argument” on defence spending, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday. Trump has long said allies don’t spend enough on defence and that the U.S. has carried more than its fair share of NATO’s defence spending burden. Carney told reporters in [] The post Carney says NATO spending shift underway amid Trump pressure on allies appeared first on Loonie Politics.

'Want to remain with you': Trump's Nato U-turn as chief backs US strikes on Iran

At a recent summit, President Trump reinforced the United States' unwavering support for Nato, highlighting the strong camaraderie among member nations. Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte backed the US military actions in Iran, and allies from Europe and Canada committed to boosting their defense budgets while extending aid to Ukraine. The summit concluded with a declaration underscoring collective defense principles and ongoing military support for Ukraine.

Trump’s tough love with NATO is paying off: military historian

Amid reports that the Europeans are at a “breaking point” with the United States as President Donald Trump cajoles and pressures them to spend more on mutual defense, the reality is that his strategy has worked, respected military historian Victor Davis Hanson tells Just the News. Ahead of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit []...Click to read more

Trump says there was 'tremendous love' and unity at NATO summit

A day after blasting allies for failing to support the U.S. in its war with Iran, President Donald Trump hailed the NATO summit in Turkey as "very successful" and filled with "tremendous love," praising the alliance's unity as he departed the two-day event. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Trump Questions NATO Allies’ Loyalty After Iran War

US President Donald Trump questions why the US spends hundreds of billions on NATO after Britain, Italy, Germany, and France refused to stand by the US during the Iran war, saying “I've always said that we help them, but I'm not sure they would be there for us.”

Trump declares end to Iran ceasefire, threatens to cut off trade with Spain

Trump's remarks, also declaring the fragile ceasefire with Iran to be over, overshadowed a summit that European leaders had hoped would project unity and support for Ukraine

NATO: Defence spending, burden-sharing and support for Ukraine at the centre of the Ankara Summit

Member state defence spending, the gradual redistribution of U.S. military forces in Europe, continued military support for Ukraine, and strengthening the Alliance’s defence industrial base are expected to dominate the NATO Summit, which will take place in Ankara on July 7 and 8, according to diplomatic sources The post NATO: Defence spending, burden-sharing and support for Ukraine at the centre of the Ankara Summit appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Donald Trump sends ruthless threat to NATO allies over lack of defence spending

US President Donald Trump has sent a brutal message to NATO allies only a day before a key summit in Ankara, Turkey. Trump threatened NATO allies that if they do not “immediately” step up defence spending, they will face the consequences. US Ambassador to NATO, Matt Whitaker, revealed that while some nations are “doing more than others”, the president expects all to “step up”. “Some allies are doing more than others. Poland, the Nordic countries, the Baltic countries lead the way,” Whitaker said. “But many others are lagging behind, and President Trump expects all allies to step up immediately and not only get on a sustainable path to the 5 per cent but to get to 5 per cent as soon as possible.”

NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump

NATO is showcasing military projects worth billions to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump that allies are boosting defense spending.

Ukraine NATO allies to pledge billions in annual aid at Ankara summit

Ukraine NATO allies to pledge billions in annual aid at Ankara summit

Trump says Ukraine will be allowed to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors

President Trump on Wednesday said the U.S. is granting Ukraine the ability to co-produce key air-defense weapons, the Patriot missiles, which are critical to defending against Russian ballistic weapon attacks hammering the country. Trump made the remarks alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from a NATO summit in Turkey following an intensive lobbying campaign by Ukraine...

Security-Update vom NATO-Gipfel in Ankara: Milliardendeals und Merz’ NATO-Mission

Direkt vom NATO-Gipfel in Ankara: Rixa Fürsen spricht mit Wilhelmine Stenglin (Table Briefings) über die Milliarden-Rüstungsdeals des NATO-Industrieforums, bei dem europäische Firmen wie Airbus und Saab überraschend stark zum Zug kommen. Im Fokus stehen zudem Erdoğans Rolle als Schlüsselfigur für Trump, die möglichen F-35-Zusagen an die Türkei und Deutschland, die Ukraine-Unterstützung von 140 Milliarden Euro []

Five key takeaways from the NATO summit in Ankara

Trump dominates summit with anti-Europe and Iran diatribes as NATO pledges to expand defence budgets and Ukraine support

The Ankara NATO Summit — A reality check on words and deeds

The Ankara NATO summit held the facade of transatlantic unity, produced significant practical outcomes in defense-industrial cooperation, and brought greater clarity to sustained support for Ukraine.The central question, however, was left unresolved: the trajectory of continuing American disengagement from European security, and the terms and timetable on which Europe

NATO Reaffirms Defense Commitment

NATO reaffirms unity and Ukraine support while shifting toward greater European responsibility for the alliance’s defense. The post NATO Reaffirms Defense Commitment appeared first on World Politics Review.

NATO Summit Centers On F-35 Sales, Defense Deals, Spending. Lockheed Boosts Production.

Trump weighs F-35 sale to Turkey as NATO summit commences. NATO details defense deals. Lockheed Martin to boost European production. The post NATO Summit Centers On F-35 Sales, Defense Deals, Spending. Lockheed Boosts Production. appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

NATO Pledges 70 Billion Euros to Ukraine as Trump Embargoes Spain

NATO's Ankara summit ended Wednesday with a pledge of 70 billion euros in assistance to Ukraine and a simultaneous trade embargo against Spain, as President Trump declared the gathering a triumph of incredible unity while only five of 32 members met defense spending targets.

NATO Summit 2026: Europe and Canada now spend 4% of GDP on defence

The NATO summit, which began in Turkey on Tuesday, is focused primarily on the war in Ukraine and the alliance's requirement for members to spend 5 of their GDP on defence.