Japan has provided more than $14 million to provide Ukraine with non-lethal equipment through NATO's Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. The funding was provided through the supplementary budget for fiscal year 2025. Coordination on the details of the delivery is ongoing with the Alliance.
- Japan provides $14.658 million for NATO's PURL initiative for Ukraine
- The package covers only non-lethal equipment, with details to be agreed with NATO
- Funding comes from Japan's supplementary budget for 2025
- Japan plans to strengthen cooperation with NATO in support of Ukraine
Japan increases contribution to support Ukraine through NATO
Japan provided USD 14,658 million (approximately ¥2.2 billion) under the additional budget for fiscal year 2025 for the NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL). This contribution is used exclusively for the purchase of non-lethal equipment for Ukraine.
Specificity of assistance and coordination with NATO
The supply of non-lethal equipment will be carried out in accordance with agreements with NATO. The equipment is expected to be in line with the standards and format of the assistance that Japan has already provided through the NATO Comprehensive Assistance Package (CAP) Trust Fund for Ukraine.
Japan's policy of support for Ukraine
Japan reaffirms its commitment to supporting Ukraine in achieving a just and lasting peace. In addition, the country plans to deepen cooperation with NATO to help the Ukrainian people more effectively.
The importance of the PURL initiative for Ukraine
The Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List initiative allows NATO Allies and partners to raise funds to purchase US equipment through the Alliance and transfer it to Ukraine. This ensures centralised coordination of the delivery of essential equipment to support Ukraine's defence capabilities.
