Portugal pledges $52 million for Ukraine arms via US purchase mechanism
Ukraine's Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with his Portuguese counterpart Nuno Melo in Kyiv, where Portugal confirmed its…
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NATO to send Ukraine $5 billion in US weapons by year’s end — focus on air defense
The PURL program will deliver critical air defense, ammunition and spare parts from American reserves by 31 December.
Australia and New Zealand join NATO-US arms initiative for Ukraine with over $71M in aid
Both countries step up their defense support, becoming the first Pacific partners to back the PURL weapons supply effort.
Italy won’t arm Ukraine with US weapons because of “peace deal” that doesn’t yet exist
Russia's strategy may be working.
Norway to provide another $500 mn for US-made weapons for Ukraine
Oslo is prepared to single-handedly finance half of December's planned weapons purchases for Ukraine. This contribution will mark Norway's second major commitment to the PURL programme within six weeks.
NATO chief: Ukraine to get $5 billion in US weapons by year-end, $12 billion more in 2026
The PURL program coordinating US weapons purchases for Ukraine has reached its $4 billion target for 2024, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed. Total deliveries could reach at least $17 billion through 2026, though continued funding from NATO members is essential.
Sweden: Ukraine could receive billions to continue defense and reconstruction if Europe agrees
Swedish defense minister claims frozen Russian assets must be used for Ukraine.
Trump will sign any deal that stops war — Ukraine’s future is secondary
Russia rejected Europe's counter-proposal, then killed 7 in Kyiv. But Trump still wants peace "as quickly as possible"
Poland to allocate $100 million for the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine
Poland will spend $100 million by year's end on American weapons for Ukraine through the newly established PURL program, Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced, while cautioning that Europe's security depends on how the war concludes
“Ukraine’s security is directly connected to ours” – 8 Nordic-Baltic countries pool $500M weapons package
Package includes HIMARS rockets, air defense systems, and precision weapons sourced through NATO's PURL initiative to counter intensifying Russian strikes.
Ukraine promises justice as $100 million corruption scandal comes under G7 allies spotlight in Canada
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha assures G7 partners that those embezzling from Energoatom will face justice.
Denmark commits €188mn through “Danish model” to strengthen Ukraine’s hand both militarily and diplomatically
Package splits funding between Ukrainian defense industry, NATO initiative securing US weapons, and fuel deliveries as Copenhagen urges allies to contribute.
Syrskyi discusses aid packages with NATO chief in Europe as Russia’s terror campaign intesifies
The US reportedly handed Grynkewich authority to approve Ukrainian long-range strikes inside Russia.
Spain and Finland enter PURL, NATO’s joint program to buy US weapons for Ukraine
The initiative enables European countries to finance shipments of US defense systems based on Ukraine’s prioritized requests.
“Bringing Russia back to reality”: Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries almost every day – Zelenskyy
Ukraine is expanding its long-range strike program with US-made weapons and new defense agreements in Europe, Zelenskyy said in his 19 October address.
US returns to Ramstein with warnings for Russia—and empty hands for Ukraine
At least half of NATO's 32 allies have committed to buy American weapons for Ukraine and 19 total…
Seven more countries step up to arm Ukraine as Russia intensifies its terror strikes ahead of winter
The initiative ensures Kyiv receives essential missiles, ammunition, and air defense systems, including Patriots.
Zelenskyy at EU summit in Copenhagen: Russia’s ambition to divide Europe is clear
Ukrainian troops train partners to intercept UAVs while Moscow exploits division, energy dependencies, and hybrid tactics to weaken support for Kyiv.
PURL weapons program is showing success, expanding in October – Zelenskyy
Speaking in his evening address, President Zelenskyy highlighted new NATO-funded weapons deliveries and Ukraine’s progress on exporting naval drones to allied partners.
First American weapons arrive in Ukraine under PURL agreement – media
The Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) allows NATO allies to fund US weapons stockpiles, which are then shipped directly to Ukraine under a coordinated support program.