Five countries pledge $1 billion for weapons to Ukraine, including Patriot missiles
Photo: Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Five countries have pledged $1 billion in additional support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces through the PURL program. It will provide Ukrainian troops with weapons, including missiles for Patriot systems, according to Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Polsat News.
Assistance from 5 countries
"Five countries have confirmed $1 billion in additional support for Ukraine's Defense Forces through the PURL program," said Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
He later clarified that Germany has committed €200 million to the PURL program.
According to Sybiha, Norway announced it will provide $500 million to the PURL program, making it the largest donor. Norway had previously contributed $350 million.
Patriot missiles
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski confirmed that Poland will contribute $100 million to PURL.
"One million dollars for every centimeter of Polish roads blown up by Russian saboteurs," he emphasized.
These funds are intended for the purchase of Patriot missiles, which protect Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure.
Earlier, it was also reported that Canada contributed $200 million to PURL, and the Netherlands pledged €250 million.
PURL
PURL (Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List) is a joint NATO and US initiative launched in July 2025. Its goal is to provide Ukraine with critically needed US-made weapons, funded by NATO allies.
The mechanism works as follows: participating countries provide funding, while the weapons and ammunition are produced in the United States.
