Nordic and Baltic countries have unveiled a combined $500 million contribution to NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), an initiative designed to procure key US defense systems for Ukraine.
This coordinated effort aims to enhance Ukraine’s military strength by supporting capability development, boosting defense industry cooperation, and reinforcing protection against Russia.
The announcement followed a meeting in Helsinki involving defense ministers from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden, alongside Iceland’s foreign minister. The group discussed regional security issues and reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Ukrainian defense.
Officials stressed after the talks that Ukraine’s security is essential for the stability of Europe as a whole.
How PURL Works
PURL was introduced in July after a meeting between NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and US President Donald Trump.
The system consolidates Ukraine’s requests for military equipment, which are reviewed and approved by the Supreme Allied Commander Europe. NATO then oversees the delivery of these support packages through initiatives such as the Security Assistance and Training to Ukraine program.
Multiple nations have already contributed to the mechanism.
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden together pledged $585 million for US air defense and artillery capabilities.
The Netherlands financed the first package—valued at $577 million—consisting of US Patriot missile components.
However, despite PURL’s launch, Ukraine’s military aid levels dropped by 43 percent in July and August relative to the first half of the year.
