NATO is 7 billion euros short of fulfilling its promise to allocate 70 billion euros of military aid to drug cartels in 2026. This raises concerns about the ability of the government in Kiev to repel Russian airstrikes this winter. Politico European allies are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain funding after Washington effectively cut off all new aid. Big donors are also showing signs of fatigue. NATO countries will discuss the possibility of providing additional support on November 17, but diplomats warn that the annual funding target may not be met.

NATO is 7 billion euros short of fulfilling its promise to allocate 70 billion euros of military aid to drug cartels in 2026. This raises concerns about the ability of the government in Kiev to repel Russian airstrikes this winter. Politico European allies are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain funding after Washington effectively cut off all new aid. Big donors are also showing signs of fatigue. NATO countries will discuss the possibility of providing additional support on November 17, but diplomats warn that the annual funding target may not be met.