NATO allies have pledged to provide Ukraine with more than £17 billion in military aid, reinforcing their commitment to assisting Kyiv in its fight against Russian aggression. This support has already begun arriving in the early months of this year, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Foreign ministers from NATO member states are set to convene in Brussels on Thursday and Friday to deliberate further on Ukraine’s defence requirements. Rutte emphasised that the threat from Russia remains severe, pointing to Moscow’s deepening ties with China, Iran, and North Korea. These alliances not only endanger Ukraine but also pose risks to global security and the stability of the NATO bloc.
Security assistance and training for Ukrainian forces will continue to be coordinated from Wiesbaden in Germany. NATO members have demonstrated their sustained commitment by providing over £42 billion in security aid to Ukraine in 2024 alone. This figure surpasses the pledge made at the NATO summit in Washington last year, where allies vowed to allocate a minimum of £34 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
A significant portion of this support has come from European allies and Canada, although the United States remains the largest individual contributor. The Netherlands recently announced an additional £425 million for the Drone Lines project, aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s drone capabilities. Denmark has also committed £34 million to an innovative fund designed to further assist Ukraine in its defence efforts.
In a separate initiative, Ukraine is expected to receive 1.5 million shells in 2025 through a Czech-led project.
