Espreso Global aid to Ukraine Latvia boosts PURL initiative with new funding for U.S. arms for Ukraine

Latvia boosts PURL initiative with new funding for U.S. arms for Ukraine

6 November, 2025 Thursday

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Latvia has decided to contribute an additional 2.2 million euros to the PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirement List) initiative, which involves the procurement of American weapons for Ukraine

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Ukraine's Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on X.

He thanked Latvia for the additional contribution to the PURL initiative and financial assistance to the Shelter Coalition.

"Latvia’s participation in NATO’s “Renovator” project — rebuilding five military rehabilitation centers in Ukraine — is extremely important," he added.

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The handover took place today in Riga at the Ādaži military base.
These vehicles will immediately enter service with @SOF_UKR.
In total, Ukraine has received all 42 armored vehicles promised for 2025.

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— Denys Shmyhal (@Denys_Shmyhal) November 6, 2025

On Thursday, November 6, Shmyhal participated in the ceremony of transferring Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine at the Adazi military base near Riga.

In total, Ukraine received 21 armored vehicles from Latvia. Shmyhal stated that they will immediately be put into service with the Special Operations Forces.

He added that in 2025, the Ukrainian side received all 42 armored vehicles promised by Latvia.

In addition, Latvia handed over another 12 CVR(T) combat reconnaissance vehicles to Ukraine.