NATO ministers discuss providing aid to Ukraine during a meeting in Prague.
The upcoming NATO summit in Washington in July is causing anticipation as member states have pledged more aid for Ukraine. The request from Kiev includes obtaining seven Patriot air defense systems, with Germany committing to contribute one. However, the number of allies supporting this request remains uncertain.
During a joint appearance with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg emphasized, "Ukraine can still prevail - but only if it continues to be robustly supported by NATO allies."
Additionally, the idea of increasing NATO's role in coordinating aid distribution has been tabled. Currently, the US oversees this process through the Ramstein Group. Transferring this responsibility to NATO would ensure it remains unaffected by political developments, such as the potential reelection of former President Donald Trump in November.
The Prague meeting, however, has been overshadowed by a debate over the utilization of Western weapons against Russian military targets. Both Germany and the US face increasing pressure to remove restrictions on the weapons they provide, especially during discussions on possible adjustments to the existing guidelines, with Biden currently refusing to acknowledge them. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) persistently highlights the risks of escalation with Russia.
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