Is the NATO split imminent amid the Ukraine war? The US-led military alliance is facing growing internal divisions as Russia intensifies its war on Ukraine with massive aerial strikes on Kyiv. According to reports, several major NATO members — including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy and Canada — have rejected a proposal to commit 0.25% of GDP annually toward military aid for Ukraine.
NATO's Proposed Funding Plan Rejected
The plan, backed by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte ahead of the alliance summit in Türkiye, aimed to secure long-term support for Kyiv as U.S. assistance slows under Donald Trump. Only a handful of NATO countries reportedly supported the proposal, exposing widening cracks inside the alliance over the future of the Ukraine war.
Russia's Massive Aerial Attack on Kyiv
The revelation came amid Russia carrying out a massive aerial attack on Kyiv on Sunday. Moscow used the powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile during a mass drone and missile attack that killed at least two people. The strike underscores Russia's continued military escalation despite diplomatic efforts.
This development highlights the deepening rift within NATO, as key allies push back against sustained financial commitments to Ukraine. The rejection of the 0.25% GDP target suggests growing war fatigue among member states, even as Russia ramps up its offensive operations.
