Canada, Europe to vow major backing for Ukraine at NATO summit as Trump ends U. S. support
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S. supportThe largely symbolic move is aimed at showing the U. S. president that allies have fully taken over the financing of Ukraine's fight against Russia as he has stopped Washington's supportAuthor of the article:You can save this article by registering for freehere. Orsign-inif you have an account. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives to speak during a formal ceremony to mark the launch of Ireland's eighth EU presidency, at Dublin Castle in Dublin on July 1, 2026. Photo by Paul Faith/AFP via Getty ImagesBRUSSELS, Belgium — NATO’s European members and Canada will pledge to give Ukraine US$80 billion in military aid both this year and next at the alliance’s summit in Ankara next week, diplomats said Friday. Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. 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Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe vow — to be contained in a final summit declaration — includes US$34 billion each year from an EU loan and funds already committed by individual countries, diplomats said. The largely symbolic move is aimed at showing U. S. President Donald Trump that allies have fully taken over the financing of Ukraine’s fight against Russia as he has stopped Washington’s support. Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againAnd it is meant to demonstrate to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — who will attend the summit — that backing remains steadfast as his country appears to be turning the tide in the war. Diplomats say that the financing from the European Union loan and the pledges they have made already mean they are on course to reach the US$80 billion in each year. Germany — now the largest backer of Ukraine — had pushed to have the commitment put in writing as it seeks to drive other European countries to do more. Officials said that there was some pushback from Italy over putting the pledge in black and white, but that it was eventually approved Friday by ambassadors at NATO. Zelenskyy is to attend a dinner of NATO leaders on Tuesday but will not be part of the main summit the day after as the alliance keeps him on the sidelines. Officials do not want to make Ukraine too prominent an issue for fear of upsetting Trump as his efforts to end the war have hit a wall. But the U. S. leader appeared to signal he could be warming to Ukraine at a G7 meeting last month and other leaders may seek to build on any perceived momentum. The declaration — much like the summit itself — has been kept short to minimise the chances of a bust-up with Trump. The NATO gathering in Turkey comes after the U. S. leader lashed out at European countries over their response to his war on Iran. Diplomats said the declaration will state that Iran should never have a nuclear weapon and call on Tehran to “respect freedom of navigation” in the Strait of Hormuz. A number of European countries have moved naval assets close to the strait to help keep it open once conditions allow. But there will be no mention of a potential European or NATO mission in the statement as the situation remains volatile despite a fragile ceasefire deal. Allies will be hoping to use the summit to convince Trump that they are making good on a pledge made last year to boost defence-related spending to five per cent of GDP by 2035. Diplomats said the declaration will call for a “stronger Europe in a stronger NATO” as Washington presses its allies to take responsibility for their own defences. Trump signalled on Thursday that he was still upset at the pace of Europe’s spending — saying it was “ridiculous” for the United States to continue its “one sided” relationship to NATO. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmarknationalpost. comand sign up for our newslettershere. Join the ConversationThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more aboutcookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to ourTerms of UseandPrivacy Policy.