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NATO Chief Warns Uneven Burden-Sharing in Support for Ukraine
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said that contributions from alliance members to support Ukraine remain uneven, with some countries providing significantly more assistance than others, according to remarks made at a press briefing.
Speaking alongside Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Rutte noted that a small group of allies—including Sweden as well as countries such as Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Norway—are contributing disproportionately compared to others within the 32-member alliance.
He emphasized that while several nations are “punching above their weight,” a considerable number of NATO members are still not providing what he described as sufficient levels of support to Ukraine.
Rutte said he had suggested that allies dedicate a fixed share of their GDP—around 0.25%—toward assistance for Ukraine, although he acknowledged that the proposal has not been unanimously accepted. He added that the idea has nonetheless initiated broader discussion within NATO regarding burden-sharing.
The NATO chief argued that if the alliance agrees on the strategic importance of maintaining Ukraine’s strength and pursuing a sustainable peace settlement, then support should be distributed more evenly among member states.
He also reaffirmed NATO’s collective defense principle, stressing that the alliance remains fully committed to protecting all members and would respond forcefully to any attack on its territory.
Rutte further highlighted that increased defense spending by European allies and Canada is gradually reducing reliance on a single dominant contributor, describing this shift as part of efforts to strengthen Europe’s own defense capacity and improve overall balance within the alliance.
Speaking alongside Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Rutte noted that a small group of allies—including Sweden as well as countries such as Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Norway—are contributing disproportionately compared to others within the 32-member alliance.
He emphasized that while several nations are “punching above their weight,” a considerable number of NATO members are still not providing what he described as sufficient levels of support to Ukraine.
Rutte said he had suggested that allies dedicate a fixed share of their GDP—around 0.25%—toward assistance for Ukraine, although he acknowledged that the proposal has not been unanimously accepted. He added that the idea has nonetheless initiated broader discussion within NATO regarding burden-sharing.
The NATO chief argued that if the alliance agrees on the strategic importance of maintaining Ukraine’s strength and pursuing a sustainable peace settlement, then support should be distributed more evenly among member states.
He also reaffirmed NATO’s collective defense principle, stressing that the alliance remains fully committed to protecting all members and would respond forcefully to any attack on its territory.
Rutte further highlighted that increased defense spending by European allies and Canada is gradually reducing reliance on a single dominant contributor, describing this shift as part of efforts to strengthen Europe’s own defense capacity and improve overall balance within the alliance.
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