While some talk about peace, others are already tallying the bills for war. According to four diplomatic sources, NATO countries are considering a new military-financial aid package for Ukraine worth 70 billion euros - with the decision expected to be announced next month, at the summit in Ankara.

The proposal, they say, was initiated by Germany a month ago, along with a new mechanism for greater transparency in financing Ukraine. Behind that diplomatic phrasing sits something more down-to-earth: some countries are already complaining they carry a disproportionate share of the burden. In other words, the aid is being put under the microscope not out of charity, but because someone is already counting who gave how much.

The numbers give context. According to the Kiel Institute, European countries set aside an average of two billion euros a month for Ukraine from January to April. President Zelensky recently asked for more missiles for the „Patriot" air-defense system. And meanwhile, under Donald Trump, the US has halted the largest part of new military aid - so the burden is falling more and more on Europe.

And here's the question the Balkans understand well: when great powers start splitting bills over who pays how much, it usually means the will to pay is already running out. Military support will be the main topic at the leaders' summit on July 7 and 8 in Turkey. Whether the 70 billion will be a real decision or just a number thrown out to gauge the mood - Ankara will show, not the headlines.