Ukraine support set to face mounting setbacks during upcoming NATO summit

The outlet stated that the first blow comes from Donald Trump, who is starting to pull troops, guns, and funding out of Europe. The second is a deepening split within the alliance over funding for Ukraine’s war effort. And the third is a direct threat from Russia itself, which is reportedly planning a “provocation” against Poland.

“All this is bad news for Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who will attend the NATO summit as a guest,” The Telegraph wrote.

Unlike at the start of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian President’s primary request has shifted from weapons to money. Ukraine is facing a catastrophic shortage of funds – not just to fight the war but to support its devastated economy.

Unfortunately, goodwill from countries that once stood as Kyiv’s closest allies is in short supply too. The row with Poland – as well as souring relations with other Central European allies – could not have come at a worse time, according to the article’s author.

“On paper, NATO members are set to pledge $93.3 billion in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026 and ‘at least equivalent levels’ of support in 2027. But the truth is that the headline number is largely repackaging existing funding, not new money,” the outlet stated. 

“The $93.3 billion combines NATO’s existing annual pledge with funding provided through an EU loan, with no new commitments.”

The alliance has opted to keep Zelenskyy and the whole Ukraine issue on the sidelines for fear of upsetting Trump, The Telegraph noted.

The author of the article concluded that the Alliance’s unity is fracturing, and with it the support that Ukraine needs to continue its resistance to the Russian invaders.

Politico reported on June 25 that NATO allies are expected to pledge billions of dollars in new arms contracts and more weapons production at the alliance’s summit in Ankara on July 7-8.

The White House announced on July 5 that U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are slated to hold a bilateral meeting at the upcoming NATO summit.