The Czech Republic will not participate in the 70 billion euro support package for Ukraine agreed upon by NATO states at the Ankara summit, announced on Wednesday by Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, according to Reuters.
NATO member states have pledged at this summit military assistance worth 70 billion euros (80 billion dollars) for Ukraine for 2026 and “at least equivalent levels” of support for next year, according to the joint statement released at the end of the meeting in Ankara.
“Ukraine contributes to transatlantic security and the allies are united in their unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” is mentioned in the document.
The aid is expected to be mainly provided by the NATO European members and Canada, in a context where Washington has substantially reduced its financial support for Kiev since Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
On the other hand, the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic announced that his country will not achieve the goal of allocating 2% of GDP for defense this year.
Babis, however, clarified that this is an objective of the Prague government for the national budget for the year 2027.