On Wednesday, NATO leaders, including the United States, signed a declaration emphasizing their dedication to the alliance’s principle of collective defense. The statement also reinforced NATO’s support for Ukraine.
President Trump has expressed disappointment with NATO and suggested that Europe should assume more responsibility for supporting Ukraine against Russian forces. Despite this, the declaration underlined NATO’s “ironclad commitment” to its mutual defense promise under Article 5 of the alliance’s charter.
The statement assured, “An attack on one is an attack on all,” highlighting the alliance’s unity.
NATO pledged substantial support for Ukraine, promising 70 billion euros (approximately $80 billion) in military aid from Europe and Canada through the next year. This commitment aimed to alleviate concerns about the United States’ involvement under Trump’s leadership.
The declaration did not mention making Ukraine a NATO member, a point Trump opposes. However, the 70 billion euro commitment involves 30 billion from a European Union loan and contributions from individual nations. Last year’s 40 billion euros promised by NATO to Ukraine has been extended through this year and next.
The communiqué described a shift toward a “modernized alliance” with enhanced European defense spending and reduced U.S. involvement. It emphasized developing “a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO.”
Steven Erlanger, the chief diplomatic correspondent in Europe, provided this report from Berlin.
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