This week, NATO member countries are expected to announce new purchases of American weapons for Ukraine under the PURL initiative. This decision may be made during the NATO defense ministers’ meeting scheduled to take place in Brussels on February 12.
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NATO Allies’ Commitments under PURL
According to U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker, within six months of the initiative’s launch, allies have committed to purchasing over $4.5 billion worth of American weapons for Ukraine. The official emphasized that new announcements regarding further arms purchases to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities are expected during the upcoming ministerial meeting.
“Approximately six months after the launch of the initiative, allies have committed to purchasing over $4.5 billion in American weapons to meet Ukraine’s urgent battlefield needs. We anticipate new announcements during the ministerial meeting,” the diplomat noted.
Germany, the Netherlands, and Norway Among Leading Buyers
Currently, 21 NATO member countries and two additional partners have publicly confirmed their support for the initiative. As Whitaker pointed out, through PURL, allies are taking financial responsibility for long-term security assistance to Ukraine. The most active participants in the program so far are Germany, the Netherlands, and Norway, which have significantly increased their purchases of American weapons for the needs of Ukrainian defense forces.
The ambassador stressed that the PURL initiative not only enhances Ukraine’s defense capabilities but also contributes to achieving peace by putting pressure on the Russian Federation to come to the negotiating table.