“Syrsky held a telephone conversation with NATO General Alexus Hrynkevich, during which the issue of the operational situation in the combat zone was also discussed”, — write: www.radiosvoboda.org
According to the report, the current operational situation in the combat zone was discussed, as well as plans for the formation of new aid packages for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In a conversation with Hrynkevich, Syrskyi thanked the American side for helping Ukraine in its struggle, in particular for the practical implementation of the PURL initiative, which is “crucial for the preservation of the lives of our citizens and the protection of critical infrastructure.”
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On July 14, the United States and NATO concluded the PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) agreement, which provides for sending American weapons to Ukraine at the expense of European countries, and NATO coordinates the process.
According to the reports of the general secretary of the alliance, Mark Rutte, in the first months after the launch of the PURL project, it was possible to collect more than 2 billion euros. First of all, these funds are used to purchase weapons and ammunition that are not produced by European gunsmiths. Among them are air defense systems.
According to Rutte’s latest data, half of the NATO member countries – 16 countries – have joined the initiative. At the same time, France, Britain, Poland, Spain and Italy are not among them.