Countries Block NATO Aid Plan for Kyiv Amid Ongoing Conflict

Middle Eastern coverage highlights that some of NATO’s main powers prefer flexible, nationally controlled aid over a fixed GDP-based quota. They note that the US, UK, France, Germany and Italy already give large amounts of aid but want to decide levels year by year. They suggest future NATO talks may seek a compromise, such as looser pledges or shared funds, instead of strict GDP percentages.

• •Major NATO allies already provide substantial military aid to Ukraine outside any NATO-wide GDP rule.
• •Governments in Washington, London, Paris, Berlin and Rome want to keep control over how much they spend and when.
• •Binding GDP-based targets for Ukraine aid are seen as politically sensitive in large donor countries.
• •NATO members are exploring other ways to show long-term commitment to Ukraine without strict spending formulas.
• •The blocked 0.25% proposal will push allies to look at alternative funding arrangements at the next summit.