Slovenia Announces Additional $50 Million for PURL Initiative Supporting Ukraine

Slovenia will contribute an additional $50 million to the PURL initiative, which finances deliveries of US-made weapons to Ukraine, Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon announced following the NATO Summit in Ankara on July 9.

In a post on X, Fajon said she reaffirmed Slovenia's long-term support for Ukraine during a meeting of the NATO–Ukraine Council.

“At the NATO–Ukraine Council meeting, I reaffirmed Slovenia’s continued support for Ukraine. Slovenia will contribute an additional $50 million to the PURL initiative and will also co-finance the construction of three civil protection shelters,” she wrote.

Fajon said Slovenia remains committed to supporting Ukraine as it defends its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, emphasizing the country's goal of providing predictable, long-term, and sustainable assistance.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the announcement and thanked Slovenia for what he described as its unwavering support and solidarity.

“We highly appreciate Slovenia’s decision to contribute an additional $50 million to the PURL initiative and to co-finance the construction of three civil protection shelters. Such tangible assistance strengthens Ukraine’s resilience and demonstrates a long-term commitment to supporting our people,” Sybiha said.

The announcement follows commitments made by NATO leaders at the alliance's summit, where member states unveiled a €70 billion ($76 billion) military assistance package for Ukraine, according to the Ankara Summit Declaration published on July 8.

The declaration also outlined measures to expand NATO's defense industrial base and strengthen the alliance's long-term military readiness. The initiative builds on increased defense spending by European allies and Canada in 2025, which exceeded $139 billion for core defense capabilities.

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