Ukraine calls on NATO to respond to Russia, Iran and North Korea as a single threat. The Alliance includes aid to Ukraine in defense budgets, and calls Russia the main threat to Euro-Atlantic security

On June 24, 2025, Andriy Sybiha stated at the Ukraine–NATO Council: “Russia, Iran and North Korea must be contained as a single bloc.” Just one day later, on June 25, NATO published its summit declaration, which for the first time includes direct contributions to Ukraine’s defense in member states’ budgets and states that Russia remains the main threat to Euro-Atlantic security — a strategic shift. “A unified threat requires a unified response”: Sybiha’s message On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, during the NATO summit in The Hague, a meeting of the Ukraine–NATO Council took place. It gathered the foreign ministers of NATO countries, EU representatives, and Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha. In his speech, Sybiha emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to global threats. He clearly stated that Russia, Iran, and North Korea act in coordination, destabilizing international security. According to him, NATO must treat these countries with a unified approach, avoiding distraction and fragmented focus. He warned against dispersing resources amid other global crises and stressed that allied unity is essential not only for Ukraine but for the entire Euro-Atlantic security system. The core of his message was: “Countering Russia, Iran, and North Korea must be seen as a single set of measures.” He argued that such coordination is the only way to stop the spread of terror, military aggression, and destructive policies coming from these regimes. This message is relevant not only for NATO states but also for Israel, which considers Iran and its regional proxies to be a direct national security threat. By drawing this connection, the Ukrainian official made it clear: Ukraine and Israel today stand on the same side of the barricade — against a shared triangle of threats. Support for Ukraine becomes a budget line: NATO Declaration of June 25 On the day after Sybiha’s speech, June 25, 2025, NATO published the official summit declaration from The Hague. The document marked a turning point for several reasons. First, despite earlier concerns, Ukraine was not omitted. Instead, it was explicitly mentioned in a dedicated paragraph. Allies reaffirmed their sovereign commitments to Kyiv, stressing that Ukraine’s security directly contributes to their own. Most notably, they agreed that direct contributions to Ukraine’s defense and defense industry will be included in NATO members’ defense spending calculations. Thus, support for Ukraine transitions from temporary assistance to a permanent part of NATO's defense budgets. While not equivalent to NATO membership, it significantly strengthens Ukraine’s institutional alignment with the Alliance’s collective defense system. Second, the declaration confirmed a new target of 5% of GDP by 2035 for defense spending across NATO states — up from the previous 2%. This includes at least 3.5% for core defense needs and up to 1.5% for infrastructure, cybersecurity, and Ukraine-related support. Especially important was the reaffirmation of the “ironclad commitment” to Article 5 of the Washington Treaty. The principle of “an attack on one is an attack on all” was reaffirmed, including by the United States, despite recent political speculation. However, the declaration omitted direct mention of “Russian aggression” or any statement about the Kremlin’s “full responsibility.” Still, Russia is explicitly listed as the primary threat to Euro-Atlantic security. What this means for Israel The decisions of June 24 and 25 confirm that Ukraine is becoming an integral part of Western defense logic. For Israel, this means the Iranian threat can now be viewed in the same strategic context as Russian aggression. Supporting Ukraine strengthens a broader international defense front — one that includes Israel. The editorial team of NAnews — Israel News emphasizes: this new NATO budget framework is more than just financial policy — it signals a long-term strategy. The world is prepared to invest in containing threats not only at Europe’s borders but also across the global landscape, where Jerusalem and Kyiv stand on the same, just side of history. https://nikk.agency/en/ukraine-calls/