Nordic Nations Join NATO Plan for Ukraine Aid

Sweden, Norway, and Denmark have jointly pledged around $500 million to the NATO-coordinated Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, providing Ukraine with U.S.-made Patriot missiles, anti-tank systems, and ammunition to counter intensified Russian attacks. The Netherlands was the first to contribute under PURL, offering a similar €500 million package, while Germany and other allies are expected to follow suit. The initiative, established by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and U.S. President Donald Trump, aims to rapidly deliver weapons from American stockpiles, with European allies funding the effort. NATO will coordinate ongoing, expedited shipments and replenish donated equipment. Officials stressed the urgency of these measures and indicated readiness for further support if needed. European countries have now collectively surpassed U.S. military aid contributions to Ukraine.