NATO PURL initiative brings $1.5 billion in defense aid to Ukraine

This was announced by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

“Our new defense-support PURL initiative with partners is already bringing tangible results. As of today, we already have $1.5 billion pledged,” he wrote.

The head of state noted that thanks to NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List initiative, NATO member states can cooperate to purchase U.S.-manufactured weapons for Ukraine.

“This is a mechanism that truly strengthens our defense,” Zelenskyy emphasized.

To date, the Netherlands has contributed $500 million, the joint contribution of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden has reached $500 million, and yesterday Germany added another $500 million. The Ukrainian leader thanked Berlin for this contribution.

“We continue to speak with other nations. Every contribution under PURL is a direct investment in our ability to defend our people’s lives and bring a dignified peace closer. I thank all our allies for standing with Ukraine,” Zelenskyy concluded.

The Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) is a new mechanism for providing aid to Kyiv initiated by NATO. It stipulates that, in accordance with Ukrainian requests, a priority list of weapons and ammunition will be formed and approved by NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, while funding will be provided by Alliance states or partners.

• The day before, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin to discuss increasing defense support and strengthening Ukraine’s air defense.