NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says assistance to Ukraine is not evenly distributed among alliance members and that some countries are not contributing enough to support Ukraine’s defense. Speaking about the alliance’s current posture, Rutte argues that the level of support varies across NATO and that the imbalance needs to be addressed. According to multiple reports, Rutte has proposed that NATO allies dedicate 0.25% of their GDP to Ukraine. He frames the proposal as a way to align contributions more closely within the alliance.
At the same time, the reports note that not all member states support the idea unanimously. Some countries, including Nordic and Baltic states and other participants, are described as contributing above the average level, while others fall below. Rutte’s remarks emphasize that the issue is collective burden-sharing, with the goal of improving the consistency of aid provided to Ukraine. The statements also indicate that agreement on any new funding benchmarks remains uncertain within NATO.
