NATO leaders including Trump to affirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says

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NATO leaders, including former U.S. President Donald Trump, are set to reaffirm their 'ironclad commitment' to collective defense under Article 5 at an upcoming summit in Ankara. The alliance also plans to pledge €70 billion in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026, with continued support in 2027.

By Andrew Gray and Lili Bayer BRUSSELS, July 3 (Reuters) - NATO leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump are set to affirm an "ironclad commitment" to collective defence under the alliance's Article 5 pact at a summit in Ankara next week, according to a text approved by NATO ambassadors on Friday and reviewed by Reuters. NATO members are also set to pledge €70 billion ($80 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026 and "at least equivalent levels" of support in 2027, according to the declaration, which still needs final approval from the leaders at the summit.