Ukraine's new supply chain explained as Netherlands and Nordic nations buy arms
The Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and Norway have become the first Nato member states to purchase US military equipment for Ukraine under a new supply programme.
The Nato Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List, or PURL, was agreed upon by Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte and US President Donald Trump at the White House on 14 July.
It is designed to provide additional support, allowing Ukraine to draw on military equipment from US stockpiles, if they are paid for and coordinated by Nato allies.
What is PURL?
PURL was created as a mechanism to support Ukraine's war effort. It allows European allies and Canada to make financial contributions to purchase weapons and other essential equipment in large volumes from the US.
Nato will then collate these supplies into packages, each worth around $500 million, and facilitate their delivery.
The contents of these packages is based on a priority list requested by Ukraine and validated by Nato's Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
The establishment of PURL follows a Nato summit in the Hague in June 2025, where allies agreed the responsibility for arming Ukraine should be distributed more evenly.
Who has contributed so far?
The Netherlands was the first to step up, offering to fund the full €500m ($578m/£500m) value of the first package to Ukraine.
The Dutch Defence minister, Ruben Brekelmans, confirmed that the package will include Patriot missiles and parts.
Mr Rutte commended the Netherlands for "turning this initiative into concrete support on the ground".
"This is about getting Ukraine the equipment it urgently needs now to defend itself against Russian aggression," he added.
Sweden, Denmark and Norway were next to volunteer, offering to jointly give $500m to fund an additional package for Ukraine.
Their package will also contain Patriot missiles, along with anti-tank munitions.
The majority of the half-a-billion-dollar package is being funded by Sweden with a $275m contribution, alongside $146m from Norway and $90m from Denmark.
Mr Rutte said he was grateful for their "fast action" to fund the package.
How has Ukraine reacted?
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the news of both packages. In a statement to Telegram, he said: "This is a very strong initiative that significantly increases our potential to protect life.
"Yesterday, €500m from the Netherlands, now another decision for $500 million. This will be felt."
Mr Zelensky also described the Nordic nations' package as a "good example for other Nato states to strengthen ties between the United States and Europe".
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