NATO Allies Pledge $35 Billion in New Ukraine Aid

Are NATO pledges a strong message to Putin or just a geopolitical ponzi scheme for war profiteers?

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NATO Allies Pledge $35 Billion in New Ukraine Aid

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Above: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with defense ministers of Britain, Germany and Ukraine in Brussels on Feb. 12. Image credit: Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

The latest financial pledges from NATO countries communicate a clear message to Russian President Vladimir Putin that allies remain as committed as ever to protecting Ukraine. These measures will continue to put pressure on Putin and ensure that 2026 is the year that the illegal invasion of Ukraine ends.

Anadolu Agency

Establishment-critical narrative

Multi-billion dollar weapons packages will make little difference in the outcome of the war. What we're witnessing is a geopolitical ponzi scheme to benefit those aligned with the military-industrial complex. War is a lucrative racket.

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