President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that international partners have committed $1.5 billion to NATO’s PURL initiative—a strategic mechanism that enables Ukraine to acquire U.S.-manufactured weapons.
The head of Ukrainian state announced this on Telegram, as reported by Ukrinform.
“Our new defense-support PURL initiative with partners is already bringing tangible results. As of today, we already have $1.5 billion pledged. Through the NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List initiative, NATO members can cooperate to purchase U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine – a mechanism that truly strengthens our defense,” Zelensky stressed.
He noted that so far, the Netherlands contributed $500 million, a joint pledge from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden – $500 million, and yesterday Germany added another $500 million.
“That’s a very real boost, and I thank Germany for this important step,” the President noted.
He stressed that every contribution under PURL is a direct investment in Ukraine’s ability to defend people’s lives and bring a dignified peace closer.
Zelensky thanked all allies for standing with Ukraine.
As reported by Ukrinform, the PURL initiative— Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List —is a newly established mechanism aimed at supplying Ukraine with weapons based on its most urgent defense needs. It enables NATO member states to fund the delivery of U.S.-made arms and technologies through voluntary financial contributions.
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Source: Zelensky: Partners contributed $1.5B to NATO’s PURL initiative
