NATO allies face a shortfall of around €7 billion in military aid to Ukraine this year, according to three alliance diplomats who spoke on condition of anonymity. The alliance agreed in July to provide €70 billion in 2026 and an equivalent sum in 2027.
The diplomats said it is unclear where the gap is coming from. They said allies may fail to meet this year's target, though new pledges are still expected. The shortfall includes a $1.9 billion gap for unpaid deliveries under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), which allows European allies to buy U.S. weapons such as Patriot interceptors for Kyiv, two of the diplomats said.
The target combines bilateral contributions and €30 billion drawn from the EU's €90 billion loan to Ukraine. Allies are expected to discuss ways to boost funding at a meeting on Nov. 17.
A NATO official said that "allies continue to provide essential military support to Ukraine" and "are working to ensure that Ukraine has the support it needs now and into the future." Ukraine's ambassador to NATO, Alyona Getmanchuk, urged allies during a closed-door meeting to fulfill the commitment, according to a statement from the Ukrainian mission. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte asked allies to do more, especially on air defense, during a recent visit to Tallinn.
One NATO diplomat said there is "some fatigue" among the largest donors, which have repeatedly financed packages. The diplomats also said allies are skeptical they will meet Rutte's target of $15 billion for PURL this year. "I do not think that there's a chance we will meet that," one diplomat said. The Ukrainian mission said 29 allies have contributed to PURL, which has raised around $9 billion since its launch in 2025.