The Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) collects NATO contributions to buy US weapons, ammunition, and military equipment.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine expects $3.5 billion by next month to purchase arms and sustain its war effort.
All NATO members, except the United States, contribute to PURL to strengthen Ukraine’s defense.
“We received over $2 billion from our partners for PURL,” Zelenskyy said at a Kyiv news conference with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.
He added, “We will get more funds in October. I expect around $3.5–3.6 billion.”
Zelenskyy did not specify the first shipments’ contents but confirmed Patriot missiles and HIMARS munitions would arrive.
Patriot systems protect Ukraine against missile attacks, while HIMARS improve precision strike capability significantly.
Fighting Persists Despite Diplomatic Efforts
The war has lasted over three years with no resolution despite US-led diplomatic initiatives.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov repeated Russia’s readiness for peace talks, emphasizing political and diplomatic solutions.
Moscow, however, rejected key proposals, preventing progress in negotiations.
Officials reported that recent Russian overnight aerial strikes disrupted Ukraine’s rail and power networks.
Regional head Oleksandr Prokudin said a Russian glide bomb hit a southern Kherson town, wounding three women and a three-year-old girl.
New Mineral Fund Aims to Spur Investment
Ukraine announced a $150 million US-Ukraine fund to attract investments in its mineral industry.
The US International Development Finance Corporation will provide $75 million, with Ukraine matching the amount, Economy Minister Oleksii Sobolev said.
Sobolev described the fund as a “beacon” capable of drawing additional international support and said it can launch major investments.
The April US-Ukraine agreement grants the US priority access to new Ukrainian mining projects, supports reconstruction, and ensures continued military aid.
Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said the fund will focus on energy, infrastructure, and critical mineral projects, aiming to finance three projects by 2026.
