Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence By Reuters

Russia denounced NATO's decisions at a summit in Turkey on Wednesday, saying they could have catastrophic consequences, after the alliance announced military aid to Ukraine and reaffirmed members' commitment to collective defence.



Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said NATO's priorities remained unchanged: "the militarisation of the European continent, the focus on building up defence capabilities, preparation for an armed conflict with Russia, and, of course, aid to Ukraine".



"It is a pity, because if NATO strategists had stopped and thought for a moment, they might not have made such irresponsible decisions that could lead to a catastrophe not just for the alliance, but for the whole world," Zakharova said in a statement on her ministry's website.



NATO members at the summit pledged €70 billion ($80 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026.