Ukraine aims to secure $1B monthly for US arms purchases under PURL program – Zelensky

31.08.2025 22:54

Ukrinform

Ukraine expects to raise at least $1 billion every month under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) program, which enables Kyiv to directly purchase weapons from the United States.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in his nightly video address, according to Ukrinform.

He thanked international partners who joined the initiative in August, including the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Canada, Belgium, and Latvia.

"The program already exceeds two billion dollars. Coordination is carried out through NATO. I am grateful to everyone involved, and this is a good result for August. September must also deliver accordingly. Our goal is no less than one billion dollars in the program every month. These funds are used to purchase very effective weapons – Patriot and HIMARS missiles, and weapons systems needed to defend our cities," Zelensky said.

Earlier, Zelensky discussed with European Council President Antonio Costa additional financing for Ukrainian drone production and the implementation of the SAFE and PURL programs.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine