Ukraine expects financial support for Kyiv to be a key topic at the upcoming NATO summit in July, even as allied backing for new funding proposals remains uncertain, according to Ukraine’s ambassador to Turkey.
Ambassador Nariman Dzhelialov said Ukraine hopes the alliance will consider mechanisms for continued financial assistance to strengthen its security capabilities as the war with Russia continues. He noted that Kyiv remains heavily dependent on international aid to cover wartime budget needs and sustain its defence efforts.
Ukraine has proposed that NATO members contribute a small portion of their national budgets to support Ukraine’s defence sector. However, the idea has not gained broad traction among alliance members, with several governments expressing reluctance to commit fixed funding formulas.
The proposal follows earlier Ukrainian appeals for partners to allocate a share of GDP toward weapons production and military support. NATO discussions have also included alternative approaches, including increased bilateral assistance from European members, though no unified agreement has been reached.
Despite political resistance, Ukraine continues to push for predictable long-term financing and renewed security commitments. The issue is expected to feature in broader NATO talks on defence spending, burden sharing, and long-term support strategies for Ukraine at the July summit in Ankara.
The summit comes amid ongoing tensions within the alliance over funding levels and the scale of support required as the war enters its fourth year.
