NATO Pledges $60 Billion in 2026 Military Aid for Ukraine, Eyes Shared Burden

NATO has committed to a landmark military aid package of $60 billion for Ukraine in 2026, reaffirming the Alliance's focus on bolstering Kyiv’s defense capabilities. This announcement came during the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting in Berlin on April 15, where NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte laid out the scale and priorities of the initiative. The meeting, held in the Ramstein format, was attended by military and political representatives from across the Alliance. Rutte emphasized that t