NATO Countries Prepare for a Trump Victory: Increased Support for Ukraine’s Military and Potential Roadmap to NATO Membership

NATO countries have taken measures to support Ukraine in the event of a Donald Trump victory in the upcoming US presidential election, according to The Wall Street Journal. These initiatives include sending a senior civilian official to Ukraine to coordinate the delivery of military assistance and establishing a headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany to manage the delivery of military equipment and training for the Ukrainian armed forces.

The plan also aims to bring the level of equipment and training of Ukrainian forces closer to that of NATO armies. At the NATO summit in Washington on July 9-11, members are expected to promise long-term financial assistance but not extend an invitation for Ukraine to join the alliance. Outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has suggested committing 40 billion euros annually to Ukraine as part of this financial assistance package. Sources revealed that allies plan to agree on a “roadmap” for Ukraine’s entry into NATO at the summit as a show of support for the process.