NATO's Ankara Summit Pledges €70B for Ukraine in 2026, But No Membership Path

NATO leaders convened in Ankara, Turkey (Jul 7–8) with Zelensky attending as a non-member guest. Allies pledged €70 billion in military equipment, assistance, and training for Ukraine in 2026 and affirmed similar 2027 commitments, plus over $40 billion for counter-drone capabilities over five years. Zelensky renewed calls for NATO membership and appealed for more air-defense systems, but Secretary General Rutte said Ukraine currently has no membership prospects because unanimous ally support — notably from the US and Germany — is absent.