The Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) collects NATO funds, excluding the US, to purchase American weapons, ammunition, and equipment. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine expects $3.5 billion by next month for US weapons to strengthen its fight against Russia’s invasion. He confirmed partners already contributed over $2 billion to PURL and predicted the total will reach $3.5–3.6 billion in October. While he avoided specifics, Zelenskyy said the shipments will include Patriot missiles and HIMARS munitions. Patriots defend Ukraine against missile strikes, while HIMARS improve precision-strike capabilities.
Russia Rejects Proposals as War Drags On
The war, now over three years long, shows no sign of ending despite US-led peace efforts. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov repeated Russia’s readiness for dialogue, stressing political and diplomatic solutions. Yet Moscow continues to oppose key proposals, blocking negotiations from advancing. Meanwhile, Russian aerial attacks disrupted Ukraine’s rail and power networks overnight. A glide bomb struck a southern Kherson town, injuring three women and a three-year-old girl, regional chief Oleksandr Prokudin reported.
US-Ukraine Partnership Expands to Minerals
Ukraine revealed a $150 million fund with the United States to boost investment in its mineral sector. The US International Development Finance Corporation pledged $75 million, with Ukraine matching the amount, Economy Minister Oleksii Sobolev confirmed. He described the fund as a “beacon” to attract more institutional support. The April agreement gives the US priority access to new Ukrainian mining projects, helping reconstruction and sustaining American military aid. Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said the fund will initially target energy, infrastructure, and critical minerals, aiming to finance three projects by 2026.
