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NATO risks failing to cover €7 billion of the military support promised to Ukraine for this year, according to diplomats quoted by POLITICO

Raluca Ioana Draghici

8 November 2026, 09:01

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NATO risks failing to fully meet, by the end of the year, its commitment to provide Ukraine with €70 billion in military support, according to three diplomats cited by POLITICO. Approximately €7 billion of the amount earmarked for this year is not yet covered.

The situation will be reviewed at the allies’ meeting on November 17, when European countries will discuss new contributions and accelerating equipment deliveries. The commitment for 2026 includes bilateral contributions and €30 billion from the European €90 billion loan to Ukraine. NATO has pledged €70 billion each for 2026 and 2027.

Kyiv is calling for promises to be turned into concrete deliveries, particularly ammunition and air-defense systems. Under the PURL mechanism, intended for the purchase of American weapons, including Patriot interceptors, approximately $1.9 billion is still missing. Reduced U.S. military aid and European budgetary pressures are complicating the financing of support for Ukraine.

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Context: The EU and partners are preparing new tranches for Ukraine, while the budget deficit for 2027 remains the main sticking point

Before the scheduled NATO discussions, the European Commission sought solutions for an estimated €70 billion funding shortfall for Ukraine in 2027, given that €90 billion in loans has already been planned for 2026–2027. The preparatory documents indicated that, without additional funds, Kyiv would face difficulties covering both military expenditure and the operation of the national budget.

Separately, the Commission proposed allocating up to €45 billion from the existing European loan for 2027, with €31.7 billion for defense (including industrial capabilities) and €13.3 billion for budgetary support. The immediate plan also included unblocking decisions and new approvals: the EU agreed to release €6.6 billion for Ukraine, and had previously approved a €6.1 billion tranche, of which €3.2 billion would be used to purchase Patriot interceptors. At the same time, Norway announced additional support of 85 billion Norwegian kroner for 2027, with an emphasis on the military component.