Latvia joins NATO initiative to provide Ukraine with American weaponry: Latvian contribution amounts to at least 2 million euros
According to recent reports, Latvia has officially announced its participation in an international initiative led by NATO aimed at supplying Ukraine with modern U.S.
military equipment.
This decision is a logical follow-up to diplomatic discussions and internal consultations that took place over the past few weeks.
The Latvian Ministry of Defense has stated that the country will contribute no less than 2 million euros to finance the procurement of American weapons and ammunition necessary to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
Details about the contribution are still being coordinated, but it is already known that this amount will not be less than the specified sum.The decision was made public last week after a phone conversation between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs.
The official reason for this support is the desire to accelerate international assistance to Ukraine in its confrontation with aggression.
As part of the NATO initiative, a mechanism called Priority Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) has been established, which involves funding from other Alliance members.
The Netherlands, within this framework, has prepared a aid package worth $500 million, including components for the Patriot air defense systems and missiles.
Additionally, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark will jointly allocate approximately $500 million to support Ukraine.
The first delivery of weapons and ammunition under PURL is already being prepared and is expected to reach Ukrainian forces in the coming weeks.