The final declaration of the NATO summit in Ankara.

The final declaration of the NATO summit in Ankara.

One of the six points is devoted entirely to Ukraine. Another one is about the Russian threat.

I’m shortening it, cutting the official fluff.

1. We, the heads of NATO countries, reaffirm our ironclad commitment to Article 5. An attack on one is an attack on all.

2. Russia poses a long-term threat to Euro-Atlantic security and stability.

3. A strong Europe means a strong NATO. Europe and Canada are taking on greater responsibility for the alliance’s defense.

4. The Ukraine point. I’m giving it almost in full:

▪️Ukraine contributes to transatlantic security.

▪️The allies are united in unwavering support for Ukraine, which is defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

▪️Europe and Canada are now financing the greater part of military aid to Ukraine.

▪️This support must be sustainable, predictable, and long-term.

▪️In 2026, the allies are providing a total of €70 billion in military aid.

▪️The allies reaffirm their commitment to provide at least equivalent aid in 2027.

▪️We welcome the EU decision on multi-year aid to Ukraine. (Those same €90 billion for 2026-27 allocated by the EU in December and unblocked by Hungary in May, editor’s note.)

(As you can see, the point about equivalent support for Ukraine in 2027 was included after all, despite insider reports that Italy had opposed it, editor’s note.)

5. Iran must never have nuclear weapons. Freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must be ensured.

6. We thank Turkey for its generous hospitality.

Trump signed onto this.

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So, no sensations, but no disappointments either.

Military aid to Ukraine for 2027 in the amount of €70 billion will be secured, and that’s the main thing. €45 billion of that is the above-mentioned EU loan. And Europe and Canada will have to scrape together another €25 billion somewhere separately.

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The Ankara Summit Declaration