NATO is set to launch a new program during this week's summit aimed at providing reliable military aid to Ukraine and assisting in its preparation to join the alliance. This initiative will complement the existing Ukraine Defense Contact Group, established by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
The Ukraine Defense Contact Group, comprising over 50 nations, has been instrumental in coordinating the delivery of essential weapons and training to Ukraine. However, delays in funding from the U.S. Congress and the European Union have highlighted the vulnerability of this support mechanism to political factors.
