On November 13, 2025, NATO disclosed that Nordic and Baltic nations will collectively finance a significant €430 million ($500 million) package of military supplies for Ukraine. This initiative involves Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden and will source equipment primarily from the United States under the NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL).
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the importance of this military support, stating,
“Our Nordic and Baltic Allies are stepping up to fund a further package of critical military equipment for Ukraine.”
He noted that as Ukraine braces for winter, the timely delivery of this equipment through PURL is crucial for enhancing Ukraine’s defense capabilities. Rutte affirmed that NATO Allies remain committed to providing essential military supplies.
Details of the PURL initiative
The PURL initiative was launched in July, in collaboration with US President Donald Trump, as a response to calls for Europe to take greater responsibility for Ukraine’s security. Under this recent agreement, 17 predominantly European allies are set to procure US-made weapons, which will then be transferred to Ukraine. The goal is to ensure a steady supply of both lethal and non-lethal support, including critical air defense systems.
This arrangement is vital for fulfilling Europe’s and Canada’s commitment to bear the primary responsibility for Ukraine’s defense needs as it continues to confront Russia’s ongoing invasion. Recent reports indicate that Western military support to Ukraine experienced a drastic reduction of 43% in July and August compared to earlier months, according to Germany’s Kiel Institute.
Continued support from the EU
In addition to this military package, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on the same day that the EU will provide a €6 billion loan to Ukraine, pledging further financial assistance to meet the country’s needs over the next two years. In her address to the European Parliament, she stated,
“We will cover the financial needs of Ukraine for the next two years.”
As Ukraine faces yet another harsh winter amidst Russia’s prolonged military aggression, the EU and other international partners are exploring various methods to bolster financial aid, including the potential seizing of frozen Russian assets and raising funds through capital markets. Von der Leyen reiterated that Russian President Vladimir Putin “thinks he can outlast us,” but insisted that this belief is “a clear miscalculation.” She called for renewed efforts to counter Putin’s strategies and urged a unified approach to bring him to the negotiation table.