NATO Ministers Discuss Long-Term Military Aid for Ukraine at Brussels Summit

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has emphasized the urgency of providing long-term military support to Ukraine due to the serious situation on the battlefield. He has proposed creating a €100 billion fund to ensure predictable and less voluntary short-term support. Ukraine lowered its military conscription age from 27 to 25 to address depleted ranks. NATO considers Russia as its "most significant and direct threat," with concerns extending beyond Ukraine. Stoltenberg has declined to provide details but mentioned different ways of ensuring support, including potential NATO control over directing military aid to Ukraine. The proposals include a €100 billion five-year fund and a plan to "Trump-proof" aid for Kyiv. Discussions are ongoing, with foreign ministers set to meet in Brussels to discuss the matter further. Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed that NATO's Atlantic Council will discuss the €100 billion fund for Ukraine.