Ukraine expects NATO summit to discuss funding despite trouble securing backing, envoy says
Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey anticipates discussions on financial support for Kyiv at the upcoming NATO summit in July. Despite challenges in securing backing from allies, Ukraine hopes for reaffirmation of support for its NATO membership aspirations. The ambassador emphasized the need for each NATO member to contribute a small portion of their budget to bolster Ukraine's security capabilities.
- ▪Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey expects NATO to discuss financial support for Kyiv at the July summit.
- ▪Ambassador Nariman Dzhelialov hopes President Zelenskiy will attend the summit and seeks reaffirmation of support for Ukraine's NATO membership.
- ▪Kyiv relies on international aid to fund its budget and the ongoing war with Russia.
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Ukraine expects NATO summit to discuss funding despite trouble securing backing, envoy saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA Ukrainian national flag rises in front of the NATO emblem, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in central Kyiv, Ukraine July 11, 2023. REUTERS/Valentyn OgirenkoPublished May 26, 2026, 08:59 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 08:59 PMANKARA, May 26 - Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey said he expects NATO to discuss financial support for Kyiv at its summit in July, suggesting each member contributes a small proportion of its budget, despite the proposal not gaining traction from allies.Ambassador Nariman Dzhelialov told Reuters on Tuesday he hoped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy would attend the July 7-8 summit in Ankara, adding Kyiv also wants members…
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