NATO to start deliveries of US weapons to Ukraine in coming weeks – European Pravda source in NATO
The first deliveries of weapons and ammunition under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, which provides for the supply of US-manufactured arms to Ukraine by NATO member states, will begin in the coming weeks.
Source: an informed NATO official on condition of anonymity, as reported by European Pravda
Details: Ukraine will receive the first deliveries of US weapons through NATO under the PURL initiative in a few weeks.
Quote: "In response to Ukraine’s needs, new assistance packages are being prepared swiftly and on a regular basis. The first two packages were funded by the Netherlands [4 August], as well as Denmark, Finland and Sweden [5 August]. We expect the first deliveries within the coming weeks."
Details: The official told European Pravda that they "expect to announce new participants in the PURL initiative soon".
Background:
- The United States and NATO have launched a new mechanism for providing military aid to Ukraine, PURL, which foresees funding for US weapons through contributions from Alliance members.
- The Netherlands prepared a US$500 million aid package for Ukraine under PURL, which includes components and missiles for the Patriot air defence system.
- Sweden, Norway and Denmark will also jointly allocate about US$500 million for NATO’s initiative to supply US weapons to Ukraine.
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