Germany pledges at least €150 million for Ukraine’s defense as part of another PURL package of U.S.-made weaponry sent to Ukraine, announced by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius after a meeting with European defense ministers.

The PURL Initiative—Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List—channels U.S.-made arms to European allies who then pass them to Ukraine.

This €150 million pledge follows a previous €500 million PURL package from Germany, underscoring sustained European support amid mounting tensions.

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The broader context includes a reassessment of U.S. defense aid reliability within NATO and consensus on new joint defense plans to bolster European security.

The funding arrives as Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, with Pistorius arguing Moscow aims to force a harsh winter to erode Ukrainian resolve.

There remains a continuing need for more weapons and ammunition for Ukraine to sustain its defense.

The discussions gathered ministers from France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Poland, plus Estonia’s Kaja Kallas, aiming to reassure ongoing European support amid questions about U.S. commitment.

The meetings were organized to strengthen European security and defense readiness in light of U.S. influence on alliance discussions and to align on NATO defense plans.

Germany previously contributed $500 million to the initiative, with Nordic and Baltic NATO members adding another $500 million.

This follows Germany’s earlier $500 million pledge and notes a parallel $500 million package from Nordic and Baltic NATO members.

Pistorius emphasizes Putin’s strategy to make winter in Ukraine as intolerable as possible to break Ukrainian resolve, insisting Ukraine will not be left alone.