On 9 September, the Latvian government approved a decision to fund the NATO and US Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, which envisages support for Ukraine in the field of security and defence.

Source: Latvian Ministry of Defence, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers supported a draft resolution to allocate €5 million for the NATO and US initiative to support Ukraine. 

Under the government’s decision, Latvia’s contribution in 2025 will amount to €5 million, of which €3 million will be provided from the budget of the Ministry of Defence and €2 million from the budget of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"We must continue to support Ukraine in every possible way, as this is the only way to strengthen its ability to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as to win the fight against the aggressor state of Russia," Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds said. 

He added that the PURL initiative is a way to provide Ukraine with US weapons that "have already enhanced its combat capabilities at critical moments, to hold the front line, carry out counteroffensives and demonstrate US support for Ukraine".

Foreign Minister Baiba Braže stressed that Latvia’s financial contribution to the purchase of US weapons to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine is a clear signal of NATO’s and its allies’ readiness to meet Ukraine’s priority military needs and strengthen collective security in Europe.

"Latvia's contribution is a political and practical demonstration of solidarity, reaffirming that Latvia, together with its allies, is ready to defend the international order against Russian aggression," she added.

Background: 

• Belgium recently announced a contribution of €100 million, while Canada pledged US$500 million, Germany US$500 million and Lithuania US$30 million. 
• Luxembourg and Estonia also plan to join the funding of US weapons for Ukraine.

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