Nordic countries Sweden, Norway, and Denmark have pledged around $500 million to a NATO-led initiative to supply Ukraine with US-made weapons, including Patriot missiles, to bolster its defense against Russia. The funding will be used to coordinate the NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, which aims to provide Ukraine with critical military equipment.
The three countries are committed to ensuring Ukraine’s continued ability to defend itself, as stated by Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik and Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has welcomed the move, describing it as a “new foundation for long-term security across Europe” that will serve as an example for other NATO countries to strengthen their ties with America and Europe.
Sweden is contributing $275 million to the package, Norway around 1.5 billion Norwegian crowns ($146 million), and Denmark around $90 million. The funding is seen as crucial for Ukraine’s defense capability, particularly in terms of air defense equipment.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/sweden-norway-denmark-give-500-million-nato-project-send-us-weapons-ukraine-2025-08-05