NATO considers the possibility of linking new military assistance to Ukraine to defense costs, which should reach 5% of GDP of each member of the country.
NATO countries plan to enroll the costs of new military assistance to Ukraine in defense, according to plans to increase defense costs 5% of GDP. On Tuesday, June 3, the Euractiv report with reference to resources.
We talk about buying weapons specifically for Ukraine and investment in the defense industry. These costs will be included in the “extensive defense costs” category, which is 1.5% of the total 5% of GDP.
The remaining 3.5% are provided for the traditional requirement of the organization’s defense – the military equipment and salaries. Among the points discussed in NATO, which may fall into the category of greater costs, also cybersecurity, infrastructure and steps to increase maintenance.
As the publication implies, the equipment transferred to Ukraine is considered at the main cost for its purchase. But future purchases for replacing moved weapons will also be included in the target indicator of 3.5%.
Euractiv interlocutors emphasized that military assistance in Ukraine has a direct positive impact on NATO safety.
White house representative Caroline Levitt confirmed US president Donald Trump’s participation at NATO Summit in The Hague.
Ukraine was invited to NATO Summit, which will be held on June 24-25 in The Hague. This was announced by President Vladimir Zelensky.
Source: korrespondent
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