NATO: Ukraine must be ready by 2026

According to U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker, Ukraine should prepare for continued military operations in 2026. He noted that the EU has approved a $105 billion loan for Kyiv to ensure funding in case the conflict does not end with a peace agreement during the winter months. Whitaker emphasized that 'if we enter this winter without a peace agreement, fighting will continue.'

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Ukraine has been in a state of war with Russia since 2014, and NATO is actively discussing support for the country and forecasts for future stages of the conflict.