Deal to Article 5, long -term Ukraine support commitment to Russia that is a threat
NATO member states reiterate their “unmistakable commitment” to mutual subscription and are committed to investing 5% of their gross domestic product in the 2035 horizon in the joint announcement issued at the Atlantic Alliance Summit.
Russia is a ‘long -term threat’ for its security NATO, It refers to the text of the Common Announcement in which the NATO countries re -state their support for Ukraine.
“The Allies repeat the dominant and long -term commitment to the support of Ukraine, whose security contributes to our (security), against the long -term threat,” Russia represents, is stated in the text of the Common Announcement, which has been approved by the 32 -states.
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In a statement of five paragraphs, NATO state and government leaders are committed
The heads of state and governments of the North Atlantic Alliance are committed to investing 5% of GDP in basic defense needs, as well as in defense and security costs by 2035, according to the Hague Summit.
In a particularly brief statement, just five paragraphs, NATO leaders point out that they are “united in the serious threats and challenges of security, in particular the long -term threat posed by Russia for Euro -Atlantic security and the constant threat of terrorism.” In defense and security costs until 2035, to ensure individual and collective obligations, in accordance with Article 3 of the Washington Treaty. “
The allies agree that this 5% commitment will include two main categories of defense investment. At least 3.5% of GDP will be allocated per year, based on the agreed definition of NATO defense spending by 2035, to strengthen the basic defense needs and to achieve NATO’s objectives. The allies agree to submit annual plans to show a credible, gradual course to achieve this goal. It will also be available up to 1.5% of GDP per year, inter alia, to protect critical infrastructure, defense of networks, ensuring political readiness and durability, liberalization of innovation and enhancing our defense industrial base. It is noted that “the course and balance of costs under this plan will be reviewed in 2029, in the light of the strategic environment and the informed opportunities.”
The final announcement of the session also includes a brief statement on Ukraine. Specifically, it is stated that: “The Allies confirm their constant dominant commitments to provide support to Ukraine, whose security contributes to our own, and, for this purpose, they will include immediate contributions to Ukraine’s defense and its defense industry when calculating defenses.”
In addition, NATO leaders confirm their common commitment to quickly extend transatlantic defense industrial cooperation and to exploit emerging technology and the spirit of innovation to promote collective security. “We will work to eliminate trade in the field of defense between the allies and take advantage of our partnerships to promote industrial cooperation in the field of defense,” the final statement said.
Finally, it is announced that the next NATO summit will take place in Turkey in 2026, followed by a meeting in Albania.