US Officially Implements New Funding Mechanism for Military Aid to Ukraine with NATO Allies’ Support
Sources within the U.S.
government report that the Trump administration has authorized the first arms deliveries to Ukraine under a new procedure that relies on funding from European NATO members.
This initiative became possible through the launch of the specialized mechanism known as PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List), which involves the United States purchasing military equipment using contributions from NATO allies.
According to Reuters, Deputy Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby approved two separate military shipments to Ukraine, each valued at $500 million, marking a significant step in the implementation of this framework.
Notably, this mechanism represents a novel approach to aid Ukraine, as it enables financing American military resources with contributions from European countries, thus strengthening transatlantic cooperation.
Launched in early August, the mechanism has already encouraged European nations to pledge approximately $2 billion, with plans to eventually gather as much as $10 billion across the program.
This development signifies a new era of collaborative military assistance, built on collective efforts and financial capabilities of NATO member states to support Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia.