Framing Analysis
NATO ambassadors from all 32 members approved a summit declaration text on Friday that reaffirms collective defense under Article 5 and pledges €70 billion in annual military assistance to Ukraine for 2026 with equivalent levels in 2027. The text, reviewed by Reuters and set for adoption at the July 7-8 Ankara summit, describes Russia as a long-term threat to Euro-Atlantic security. U.S. officials have indicated the meeting will test implementation of defense spending targets.