allies approve initial arms aid for Ukraine, sources reveal
The United States and its NATO allies have launched a new mechanism to swiftly provide Ukraine with much-needed weapons aid. This mechanism, known as the Priority Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), has been authorised by key figures in both the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby has given the green light for up to two $500 million aid shipments under the PURL. The U.S. Secretary of State, however, was the one who approved the first U.S. arms delivery program for Ukraine under this new mechanism, which allows weapons to be financed from U.S. stocks held by NATO allies.
The details of this mechanism were shared with Reuters by sources familiar with the matter. It is designed to provide Ukraine with weapons more quickly, and it involves the U.S. providing weapons from its stockpiles. The sources did not disclose the specific weapons included in the aid packages, but they did confirm that these shipments are part of a resumed arms delivery to Ukraine.
The aid packages, once shipped, could move to Kyiv soon. The implementation of this mechanism is part of the resumed arms delivery to Ukraine. It is unclear whether the mechanism has been fully implemented or is still in the process of being implemented.
The PURL mechanism is not specified as to whether it is a new agreement or an amendment to an existing one. What is certain is that it is part of a broader effort by NATO countries to cover the cost of the weapons aid to Ukraine.
This new mechanism marks a significant step in the ongoing support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. The swift and coordinated response from NATO allies demonstrates a commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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