Germany to fund $500M military aid package for Ukraine under PURL initiative
The announcement was published on NATO’s official website, as reported by Ukrinform.
“Germany announced today (13 August 2025) that it will fund a $500 million package of military equipment and munitions for Ukraine sourced from the United States, under NATO’s new Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative,” the statement reads.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the move, calling it a clear demonstration of Germany’s steadfast support for Ukraine’s defense.
“This delivery will help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression. Germany is the largest European contributor of military aid to Ukraine, and today’s announcement further underlines its commitment to help the Ukrainian people defend their freedom and sovereignty,” said the Secretary General.
As reported by Ukrinform, on July 14, U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced a new agreement enabling Alliance countries to purchase American weapons. The deal includes provisions for transferring military aid worth billions of U.S. dollars to Ukraine.
The PURL initiative—is a newly established mechanism aimed at delivering weapons to Ukraine based on its most pressing defense needs. It allows NATO member states to fund the supply of American arms and technologies through voluntary contributions.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans stated on August 4 that the Netherlands would provide Ukraine with a $500 million military aid package, which includes components and missiles for the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system.
On August 5, NATO allies Denmark, Norway, and Sweden also announced a joint allocation of $500 million in military aid for Ukraine under the PURL initiative.
