The total amount of the aid package, calculated over five years, could reach $100 billion. In that case, the money will be allocated by all 32 alliance members. In addition, it is proposed to transfer control of the contact group on defense of Ukraine (the “Ramstein” format; coordinates arms supplies to Kiev. – Vedomosti) from the Pentagon to the Supreme Commander of NATO forces in Europe. Sources of the publication claim that the initiative was put forward by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Debate continues within the alliance on the structure of contributions in the updated format, with some countries insisting on the same breakdown that was used to finance NATO’s common budget. In that case, the United States will have to allocate just over $16 billion.