NATO pledges €40 billion in aid to Ukraine next year

NATO has decided to establish a new security and training support structure for Ukraine (NSATU), which will operate in Allied countries. The Alliance will also provide a minimum core funding of 40 billion euros over the next year.

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the declaration of the Washington summit posted on the NATO website.

NSATU will coordinate the provision of military equipment and training to Ukraine by Allies and partners. It aims to put security assistance to Ukraine on a solid footing, providing enhanced, predictable, and coordinated support.

The NSATU, which will operate in Allied countries, will support Ukraine's self-defense in accordance with the UN Charter. NSATU will not make NATO a party to the conflict. It will support the transformation of Ukraine's defense and security forces, ensuring its further integration with NATO.

The NATO Summit announced a commitment of long-term assistance to help Ukraine build a force capable of defeating Russian aggression. Through proportional contributions, Allies intend to provide a minimum core funding of €40 billion over the next year and ensure a sustainable level of security assistance.

The obligation covers expenses related to the provision of military equipment, assistance, and training to Ukraine, in particular:

• procurement of military equipment for Ukraine;

• material assistance to Ukraine;

• costs associated with the maintenance, logistics, and transportation of military equipment for Ukraine;

• military training costs for Ukraine;

• operational expenses related to the provision of military support to Ukraine;

• investments in and support for Ukraine's defense infrastructure and defense industry;

• all contributions to NATO trust funds for Ukraine, including non-lethal assistance.

Author - Serhii Kolomiets, 11/07/2024