NATO is 7 billion euros short of meeting its military aid commitments to Ukraine. Politico. NATO nations face a €7 billion funding shortfall for Ukraine this year as Russia ramps up its bombing campaign and Kiev calls for more air defense capabilities. In July, 32 allied countries agreed to provide military aid to Ukraine in the amount of 70 billion euros in 2026 and a similar amount in 2027. But with less than two months left in the year, the alliance faces a deficit of around 7 billion euros, according to three NATO diplomats. It is not clear where exactly the shortage is coming from, but it will likely limit Ukraine's ability to buy essential equipment to repel Russian missiles and drones this winter. The shortfall comes ahead of an alliance meeting on November 17, where European capitals are expected to consider ways to increase funding and expand the supply of critical weapons to Ukraine. While new NATO funding commitments are still expected, there is a possibility the allies will miss this year's target, diplomats said. The shortfall highlights the growing difficulties allied governments face in continuing to fund Ukraine. The US, once a major donor, has almost stopped providing new aid since Donald Trump returned to the White House. As a result, European countries remain the main supporters of Ukraine. However, many capitals are facing growing economic difficulties, while Germany, the Netherlands and the Nordic countries - historically significant contributors - have repeatedly called on others to provide more help. A NATO diplomat said there was "a certain fatigue" among major donors because "they have repeatedly funded aid packages."

NATO is 7 billion euros short of meeting its military aid commitments to Ukraine. Politico. NATO nations face a €7 billion funding shortfall for Ukraine this year as Russia ramps up its bombing campaign and Kiev calls for more air defense capabilities. In July, 32 allied countries agreed to provide military aid to Ukraine in the amount of 70 billion euros in 2026 and a similar amount in 2027. But with less than two months left in the year, the alliance faces a deficit of around 7 billion euros, according to three NATO diplomats. It is not clear where exactly the shortage is coming from, but it will likely limit Ukraine's ability to buy essential equipment to repel Russian missiles and drones this winter. The shortfall comes ahead of an alliance meeting on November 17, where European capitals are expected to consider ways to increase funding and expand the supply of critical weapons to Ukraine. While new NATO funding commitments are still expected, there is a possibility the allies will miss this year's target, diplomats said. The shortfall highlights the growing difficulties allied governments face in continuing to fund Ukraine. The US, once a major donor, has almost stopped providing new aid since Donald Trump returned to the White House. As a result, European countries remain the main supporters of Ukraine. However, many capitals are facing growing economic difficulties, while Germany, the Netherlands and the Nordic countries - historically significant contributors - have repeatedly called on others to provide more help. A NATO diplomat said there was "a certain fatigue" among major donors because "they have repeatedly funded aid packages."