Russian war machine makes NATO jittery, Ukraine military aid to be kept under wraps
Even as its over three-year-long war against Ukraine drags on, Russia has intensified its activities near NATO borders through confirmed airspace violations over Finland, widespread GPS jamming in the Baltics, strategic militarization of the Arctic,
cyberattacks on Western infrastructure
, and recent bomber flights over the Baltic Sea.
These developments have prompted NATO to reassess its transparency protocols, culminating in a decision to classify details of military aid to Ukraine to prevent Moscow from exploiting publicly available intelligence for strategic and propaganda purposes.
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NATO is set to restrict public disclosure of military aid and defense planning for Ukraine, citing increased concerns that Russia is actively exploiting open-source information for propaganda and military purposes. Officials from multiple NATO member states confirmed the shift in policy ahead of the alliance's summit in The Hague later this month on June 25.
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NATO to classify Ukraine military aid details to counter Russian exploitation
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a high-level meeting in Kyiv that the alliance will begin classifying specific details related to military assistance. The decision aims to limit Russia's ability to track arms deliveries, quantities, and operational timelines.
'We must protect sensitive information,' Rutte said following the meeting. 'Russia is actively trying to trace how, what, and when we deliver military aid to Ukraine. NATO must respond accordingly.'
The policy will not reduce actual aid volumes. NATO has delivered over €20 billion in military assistance to Ukraine in 2025, including direct arms shipments and financing for defense production. However, future information releases will exclude system types and delivery schedules.
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NATO concerns heightened by Russian monitoring of alliance briefings
NATO officials expressed alarm at the speed and depth of Russian analysis of alliance briefings. 'Everything discussed or said at press conferences ends up in [Russian] Telegram news feeds almost in real time,' a NATO official told The Moscow Times. 'It gives the impression that they are following it even more closely than our own media.'
Russian state television and online platforms have been closely tracking statements from NATO ministers, particularly regarding funding and armaments allocated to Ukraine. This includes coverage of NATO's €20 billion aid announcement and meetings involving Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
The Kremlin's media apparatus has also targeted Western leaders through disinformation, including fabricated incidents involving French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. NATO officials said these campaigns reinforce the need for greater operational secrecy.
Zelenskyy, Rutte coordinate ahead of NATO Summit in The Hague
During their meeting, Zelenskyy and Rutte discussed Ukraine's expectations for the NATO Summit and its final declaration. The Ukrainian president reiterated urgent military needs, including air defense systems, missiles, and advanced counter-drone capabilities.
'Russia's terror requires a modern, layered air defense. This is not just a military issue, it is about protecting lives,' Zelenskyy said. He emphasized that Ukrainian civilians continue to face near-daily Russian air strikes.
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Rutte's visit, his first to Kyiv as NATO Secretary General, was seen as a signal of the alliance's continued support. 'This visit is a clear signal that NATO will stand with Ukraine for as long as needed,' Zelenskyy said.
Member states tighten information policies as NATO aid increases
Some NATO countries have already begun implementing the policy. Germany, for example, has stopped publicizing the delivery of long-range Taurus missiles and has classified military assistance data.
'At first, we published everything. Then we asked ourselves: Why? We were even listing the number of missiles and munitions. In the end, we realized it was helping Putin, not the German public,' a German diplomat stated.
The Netherlands has also pledged an additional €400 million in military support, to be used for ammunition, air defense systems, and maintenance of existing equipment.
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Alliance members are also expected to agree to raise defense spending targets to 5 per cent of GDP at the upcoming summit, reflecting a broader shift in posture as NATO recalibrates its transparency policies in response to the evolving threat landscape.
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