No changes in PURL program for supply of American weapons to Ukraine - NATO Secretary General
There have been no changes in the NATO program for the procurement of American weapons for Ukraine, PURL, and supplies are continuing, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated during the 34th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein).
"We must focus funding on priorities: air defense, drones, and long-range ammunition. These are the top priorities. The PURL initiative is of decisive importance here, as it continues to supply key air defense assets and other critical equipment to deter Russia," he said.
According to the NATO Secretary General, there have been "no changes in the PURL program, and it continues to function, but it needs to be funded by allies and partners."
Rutte emphasized that while facing simultaneous challenges, allies must ensure uninterrupted support for Ukraine.
"We cannot lose sight of Ukraine," he urged.
The previous meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (in the Ramstein format) took place in February in Brussels.