Estonia contributes 10 million to NATO-US initiative to support Ukraine

Estonia is contributing 10 million euros to an initiative through which NATO allies and partners purchase essential weapons systems and ammunition from the United States to support Ukraine.

"With the PURL initiative, European allies and partners are rapidly directing resources to support Ukraine, primarily to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities by acquiring critical air defense systems from the US," said Minister Pevkur.

The "Prioritized Ukraine Requirement List" (PURL) initiative was announced on July 14 by US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. It enables the supply of US-produced weaponry to Ukraine, including air defense systems, ammunition, and spare parts.

The initiative consists of aid packages that will be sent to Ukraine on a regular basis. Each package addresses Ukraine's critical needs and is valued at approximately 500 million US dollars. Their delivery is coordinated by NATO, including through the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) command in Wiesbaden, Germany.

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