NATO States Pledge €20 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine, Reaffirming US Commitment

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced on April 2, 2025, that NATO countries have pledged €20 billion in military and security support to Ukraine for the year. The announcement was made in Brussels, ahead of the NATO ministers' meeting. Rutte expressed confidence in the United States' commitment to the Atlantic Alliance, addressing concerns among some allies regarding the long-term commitment of the U.S. to NATO. He also supported the efforts of the United Kingdom, France and other countries to contribute to ensuring lasting peace when the time comes, referring to the coalition of volunteers led by those nations to provide security guarantees to Kiev when a ceasefire is reached.