The leaders of NATO and the Swedish government called on Allies to more actively fund Ukraine's defence. They stressed that currently only a limited group of countries provides the bulk of support, while most allies do not spend enough money to help Kyiv.
Uneven distribution of aid in NATO
Mark Rütte and Ulf Kristersson have publicly drawn attention to the fact that financial support for Ukraine among NATO countries remains uneven. According to Rutte, only a few countries - including Sweden, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark - are shouldering the biggest burden, while many other allies are not spending enough to help Ukraine.
Sweden is among the leaders in donor support
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson emphasised that his country is among the three largest donors. He noted that it would be much more effective if more countries aspired to the level of support that Sweden has.
A call for long-term and decisive support
Kristersson stressed the importance of not only the volume but also the sustainability of aid: “We have to be long-term and steadfast in our support. I would really like to see more countries that speak so eloquently about Ukraine also invest in line with their words.” The leaders believe that only by working together will the Alliance be able to provide the necessary defence capability for Ukraine.
