NATO has pledged to provide Ukraine with at least €140 billion in military aid over 2026 and 2027, but questions remain over whether the full amount will be delivered.

Axar.az reports that RBC-Ukraine examines the issue, citing Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ).

At this year's NATO summit in Ankara, the Alliance's 32 member states formally committed to the aid target. Ukraine is expected to receive €70 billion in 2026 to fund military equipment, troop training, and broader strategic support.

The same level of funding has been pledged for 2027. The decision reflects the new political reality in Washington. Donald Trump has halted direct US funding for Ukraine, leaving European allies to shoulder most of the burden. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said Washington has already done more for Ukraine than any other country.

As a result, Europe must now find the necessary resources on its own. According to NZZ, success will depend on a "fair distribution" of the financial burden among European capitals, but significant disagreements remain. Support continues to be uneven across the continent. Germany and the United Kingdom remain the largest contributors. According to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, Germany has allocated €11.5 billion for Ukraine in its 2026 budget, while the United Kingdom plans to provide around €4.4 billion. Norway has committed €7.6 billion, with 80% of the funding earmarked for weapons, and Sweden approved an additional €1 billion in aid earlier this year.

Denmark and the Netherlands also remain reliable partners, consistently providing assistance, although their spring aid packages were smaller than previous ones. Not all of Europe's major economies are increasing their contributions. France, Italy, and Spain continue to trail the leading donors. According to NZZ, their contributions fall short of what would be expected given the size of their economies, creating tensions within NATO.

As of the end of April, only about €10 billion had actually been delivered. If the current pace continues, allies may provide only around €30 billion by the end of the year instead of the pledged €70 billion. The report argues that procurement and logistics will need to accelerate dramatically to meet the target.

Experts also urge caution. Past experience shows that ambitious pledges do not always translate into actual deliveries, and figures from the Kiel Institute highlight that gap. Over the past four and a half years of the war, European institutions and governments have pledged roughly €400 billion in support. However, Ukraine has received only about €180 billion so far — less than half of the promised amount.

The goal of providing €140 billion over the next two years is ambitious. According to NZZ, achieving it will be extremely difficult without stronger commitments from France and Italy. Europe must demonstrate that it is capable of sustaining support for Ukraine on its own.