Finland says it will check whether weapons bought through the PURL initiative actually reach Ukraine. Officials warn that the mechanism could be reviewed if diversion is detected.
Finland, if necessary, will verify whether weapons purchased by NATO countries in the U.S. under the PURL initiative are arriving in Ukraine.
He commented on these words in an interview with Euronews.
The question of potentially redirecting weapons purchased by European countries through the PURL program to Ukraine for use in the theatre of operations against Iran is being discussed in Helsinki. Häkkänen stressed that Finland currently supports dialogue with NATO, the United States and other partners regarding the situation in this area.
Context of weapons deliveries under the PURL program
“What was promised to Ukraine must reach Ukraine. This is obvious,”
– Antti Häkkänen
The Finnish Defence Minister said that if problems arise with deliveries through the PURL initiative, the mechanism will be reviewed.
“We continually assess how money is spent, and we believe the mechanism is working. If, of course, there are problems, then we should review it.”
– Antti Häkkänen
The defense chief also stressed that Ukraine needs air defense capabilities.
In the context of the broader discussion of deliveries, partners continue to work on ways to ensure real and timely deliveries as Ukraine needs.
All questions regarding deliveries remain under active monitoring and discussion with partners to ensure that support for Ukraine is reliable and timely.
In summary, Finland continues to coordinate closely with its allies and is working to meet Ukraine’s needs in a transparent and effective manner at a time that is extremely important for it.