Ukraine could receive up to $5 billion in military aid from its allies under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) program by the end of the year, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said.
The PURL program channels US weaponry to Kyiv, funded by NATO members.
Rutte reiterated that some weapons are only available from the US, as reported by the Spanish newspaper El País on Wednesday.
“Ukraine is receiving extremely important equipment. European countries have made significant contributions over the past few years, but there are certain capabilities that only the United States can provide. President Trump has agreed to ensure that Canada and European allies finance American weapons,” Rutte said.
He added that he was pleased Spain had joined the initiative, calling it vital “for saving the lives of innocent Ukrainians and for protecting the infrastructure that Russian drones and missiles are targeting.”
“It also ensures that Ukraine can carry out its own attacks and prevents Russia from succeeding,” Rutte said.
According to him, Ukraine is expected to receive around $5 billion in military aid by year’s end – roughly $1 billion per month.
“We are on track to deliver all the weapons to Ukraine. But this is not only about the PURL initiative. There is also the Czech initiative on ammunition, as well as efforts by Lithuania and Denmark to purchase equipment from Ukraine’s defense industry,” Rutte said.
He added that European countries would continue supplying equipment from their own stockpiles. While reserves have dwindled after three to four years of war, deliveries remain possible.
What does PURL do?
PURL is a US and NATO initiative designed to supply Ukraine with critically needed weapons by directing allied funding toward American-made military equipment.
Under this program, partner countries contribute to a joint fund based on a priority list of Ukraine’s most urgent defense needs.
This list is coordinated between Ukraine, the US, and NATO, enabling streamlined contributions, faster procurement, and quicker delivery of systems that cannot be replaced by European alternatives.
PURL operates through a coordinated process. Ukraine first identifies which weapons and equipment are most needed for its defense, such as air defense systems and artillery ammunition. These priorities are then reviewed and jointly approved each month by Ukraine, NATO, and the US.
Once the priorities are set, NATO member states – excluding the US – would contribute funds to purchase the approved American-made weapons. After the necessary financing is collected, the US supplies the designated weapons, equipment, and ammunition.
The program’s monthly cost is estimated at about $1 billion, delivered in two tranches of $500 million.
Countries that have contributed to PURL include:
- Netherlands: First to join; allocated €500 million (about $578 million) for Patriot systems and other air defense assets.
- Denmark, Norway, Sweden: Jointly funded a $495 million package, including HIMARS ammunition and other supplies.
- Germany: Announced readiness to contribute $500 million for American weapons.
- Canada: Confirmed a $500 million contribution.
- Latvia: Allocated €5 million ($5.8 million).
- Belgium, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Iceland, Luxembourg: Announced readiness to join the fifth financing package.
As of mid-October, total contributions under the PURL initiative exceeded $2 billion.