Italy is attempting to soften the formulation of the final statement for the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara regarding the provision of military assistance to Ukraine through the end of 2027, Bloomberg reported. The Italian government requested the removal of a specific reference to 2027 in the draft communique. Rome argued that establishing rigid long-term timeframes could prematurely preclude the possibility of reaching a negotiated settlement to the war at an earlier stage.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. The draft statement outlines that NATO allies will provide Ukraine with €70 billion in military assistance across 2026 and 2027. This figure does not represent new financial obligations but amalgamates NATO’s prior annual commitment of €40 billion with an additional €30 billion per year sourced from the EU loan program. Including a specific financial commitment marks a departure from last year’s summit statement, which omitted explicit references to financial aid timelines for Ukraine. According to Bloomberg’s sources, Italy cited increased diplomatic engagements with Moscow as a rationale for its position, suggesting that locking in aid through 2027 could complicate potential negotiations. However, individuals familiar with the Italian government’s approach stated that Rome is unlikely to break the alliance’s consensus on the matter, emphasizing that Italy’s overall commitment to supporting Ukraine is not in question.