Four European Countries Fund Over $1 Billion US Weapons for Ukraine

Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands have collectively committed over $1 billion to purchase U.S.-made weapons to support Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression, marking the first use of NATO's Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. The Netherlands is contributing more than half of the total, funding over $500 million in arms including Patriot missile components, while the Scandinavian countries are jointly donating another $500 million with Sweden pledging $275 million. U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce highlighted that this aid will help Ukraine protect critical infrastructure and civilian lives, enabling it to continue fighting until a lasting ceasefire is achieved. This initiative was launched under U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to accelerate military assistance to Kyiv and strengthen European security. NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker indicated that further contributions through PURL are expected, aiming to deliver up to $10 billion worth of weapons to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the effort as a significant step toward ensuring long-term security in Europe.