Russia has denounced NATO’s decisions at a summit in Turkey, saying they could have catastrophic consequences. The alliance announced military aid to Ukraine and reaffirmed members’ commitment to collective defence.
NATO Summit Decisions
NATO members at the summit pledged €70 billion ($80 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026. They reaffirmed their “ironclad commitment” to collective defence under the alliance’s Article 5 pact in a summit declaration and unveiled arms deals worth at least $50 billion.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said NATO’s priorities remained unchanged: “the militarisation of the European continent, the focus on building up defence capabilities, preparation for an armed conflict with Russia, and, of course, aid to Ukraine”.
Zakharova expressed concern that NATO’s decisions could lead to a catastrophe not just for the alliance, but for the whole world. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, however, said disputes between U.S. President Donald Trump and other NATO leaders showed the alliance’s democratic strength and should serve as a lesson for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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