Full Statement of the Ankara Summit: NATO Reaffirms Collective Defense and Support for Ukraine

Leaders of NATO member states have adopted the final declaration of the Ankara Summit, in which they reaffirm their commitment to collective defense under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty, increased defense spending, and long-term support for Ukraine.

This document sets out the Alliance’s main strategic directions, describing Russia as a long-term threat to Euro-Atlantic security, while also underscoring the determination to strengthen military capabilities, develop advanced technologies, and confront new security challenges.

Full statement

1. We, the Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, have gathered in Ankara to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to collective defense under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty and to the transatlantic bond. An attack against one is an attack against all. Our unity, solidarity, and collective strength remain the foundation of peace, security, and prosperity for the one billion citizens of our Alliance of free and democratic nations. We remain committed to our 360-degree approach to deterrence and defense.

2. To counter the long-term threat Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security and stability, as well as the continuing threat of terrorism, Allies are implementing the defense commitments made at the Hague Summit. During 2025, European Allies and Canada increased investments in core defense requirements by more than $139 billion. Our investments are delivering the capabilities we need while simultaneously strengthening our industrial base and resilience. Today, in Ankara, we announce more than $50 billion in new procurements and commit to expanding joint production capacities, working with industry to accelerate innovation. We will continue working to remove barriers to defense trade among Allies and to make use of NATO partnerships with the aim of strengthening the defense industrial base and cooperation.

3. We are building the future: a stronger Europe within a stronger NATO — a modernized Alliance. European Allies and Canada, in cooperation with the United States, are taking on greater responsibility for the defense of the Alliance. NATO’s deterrence and defense are based on an appropriate mix of nuclear, conventional, and missile defense capabilities, complemented by space and cyber assets. We are committed to maintaining our military edge. We are investing in the ability to deploy, support, and sustain our armed forces, as well as to meet our capability targets across all domains, including deep precision strike, integrated air and missile defense, unmanned systems, the most advanced technologies, and intelligence capabilities. We are developing interoperable shared transatlantic infrastructure for military operations and adopting powerful artificial intelligence models.

4. Ukraine contributes to transatlantic security, and Allies stand united in their unwavering support for Ukraine in defense of its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. European Allies and Canada already finance the vast majority of security assistance for Ukraine through bilateral and multilateral mechanisms. Allies stress that this support must be fair, predictable, and sustainable over the long term. For 2026, Allies commit to providing €70 billion in military equipment, assistance, and training for Ukraine, and they also reaffirm their sovereign commitments to maintain at least the same level of support in 2027. To this end, we welcome the European Union’s decision to provide multi-year financing for Ukraine through the “Ukraine Support Loan” mechanism.

5. The Alliance continues to respond and adapt to strategic competition, widespread instability, hybrid threats, and the repeated shocks that characterize our broader security environment. Allies reiterate that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons and call on Iran to fully respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

6. We express our gratitude for the generous hospitality provided by Turkey. We look forward to our next meeting.