NATO members, excluding the US, contribute funds to the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL). PURL buys American weapons, ammunition, and equipment for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine expects approximately $3.5 billion by next month to sustain its defense against Russia. “We received over $2 billion from our partners specifically for PURL,” Zelenskyy said during a news conference in Kyiv with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola. He added, “We will receive more funds in October. I think the total will reach $3.5–3.6 billion.” Zelenskyy did not disclose the full list of initial weapons but confirmed deliveries will include Patriot missiles and HIMARS munitions. Patriot systems defend against Russian missile attacks, while HIMARS enhance Ukraine’s precision-strike capability.
Conflict Persists Despite Diplomatic Efforts
The war shows no signs of ending after more than three years, despite ongoing US-led peace initiatives. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia’s willingness to negotiate, stating they prefer political and diplomatic solutions. Moscow rejected key proposals, and negotiations remain stalled. Russian overnight aerial attacks disrupted Ukraine’s rail and power services, officials reported. Additionally, a Russian glide bomb struck a southern town in Kherson, wounding three women and a three-year-old girl, regional chief Oleksandr Prokudin said.
New Fund Boosts Ukrainian Mineral Investments
Ukraine and the US will launch a $150 million fund to attract investments in the country’s mineral sector. The US International Development Finance Corporation will provide $75 million, and Ukraine will match the contribution, Economy Minister Oleksii Sobolev said. “This funding can launch major investments,” Sobolev added, calling the fund a “beacon” for additional international support. Signed in April, the US-Ukraine deal grants preferential access to new Ukrainian mining projects and aims to support reconstruction while sustaining military aid. Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko stated the fund will prioritize energy, infrastructure, and critical mineral projects, targeting financing for three projects by the end of 2026.
