NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Alliance member states intend to provide Ukraine with approximately $60 billion in military and defence assistance throughout 2026. He announced this at the opening of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting in the “Ramstein” format, held in Berlin.
Rutte emphasized that these funds must come directly from NATO allies and are intended to complement — not replace — European Union loan instruments. According to him, any EU assistance under the joint loan mechanism (referring to a €90 billion package) should only reinforce the bilateral commitments of Alliance members.
“We must ensure Ukraine receives the support it needs. All allies must invest more to reach the target of $60 billion in security and defence assistance to Ukraine this year,” the NATO Secretary General stated.
According to sources, the priority funding areas will include air defence systems, the production and delivery of various types of drones, and long-range munitions. Rutte noted that Ukraine continues to hold its positions on the front line and inflict significant losses on Russian forces, which requires predictable and large-scale funding for procurement planning, weapons production, and logistics.
The Ramstein meeting was the 34th of its kind. It addressed Ukraine’s current needs and the coordination of partner deliveries. NATO countries have previously exceeded the established minimum aid levels, and the new 2026 target is designed to ensure sustained support for Kyiv.