NATO gears up for billions in arms deals and Ukraine aid at Ankara summit
TL;DR
At the Ankara summit, NATO allies are set to pledge billions in new arms contracts and about €70 billion in military aid for Ukraine (with a similar amount planned for next year), though the U.S. is not participating in the financing; the draft declaration will reaffirm Article 5 and identify Russia as a long‑term threat, while prioritizing expanded defense production and deep‑strike capabilities amid European concerns and Iran‑related tensions in the region.
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