Kyiv Aims for Expanded American Arms Aid in 2026
Ukraine expects the continuation and expansion of the US arms procurement program in 2026, with funding of up to $16 billion.
The Gaze reports on this, referring to European Pravda.
According to Ukraine’s representative to NATO, Alyona Getmanchuk, the start of peace talks with Russia should not be seen by partners as a signal to reduce military support for Ukraine. On the contrary, Kyiv expects an acceleration and increase in assistance, particularly through the financing of the US arms procurement program PURL.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte clarified that in 2025, US arms deliveries to Ukraine through the PURL program will reach $5 billion.
He explained that the program started in August with a plan to receive about $1 billion per month, and so far $4 billion has been allocated, with an additional $1 billion expected in December.
"I have cautious optimism that in December we will also achieve this (receive the additional billion)," he emphasized.
Alyona Getmanchuk noted that Ukraine expects US arms supplies totaling between $12 and $16 billion in 2026.
"It is very important for us that the end of 2025 does not mark the end of the programme. Next year, we expect to secure the supply of American weapons worth between $12 billion and $16 billion," she said.
Getmanchuk also mentioned plans to expand the circle of PURL sponsors. Currently, 18 countries have confirmed participation in the program, and it is expected that additional NATO partners will join after the ministerial meeting. Some countries provide funding confidentially, as support for US arms procurement is unpopular in their societies, but commitments under PURL are being fulfilled steadily.
The PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) initiative is a mechanism launched by the US and NATO to expedite the delivery of affordable weapons and systems to Ukraine based on its most urgent defense needs. Ukraine prepares a detailed list of priority equipment and ammunition, and then NATO coordinates the process through existing structures like the NSATU program, ensuring predictable and timely support.
This mechanism is crucial for Ukraine because it guarantees stable, rapid, and coordinated supply of modern weapons, strengthening its defense against ongoing Russian aggression and supporting long-term security and peace.
As The Gaze reported earlier, eight northern and Baltic NATO allies (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden) have announced a joint military aid package for Ukraine worth $500 million as part of the Priority Ukrainian Requirements List (PURL initiative).
Read more on The Gaze: PURL Initiative: How It Works and What It Means for Ukraine’s Defense