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NATO Pushes Fresh Ukraine Support After 43% Aid Drop, Debates Air and Drone Defenses

Washington is pressing allies to finance rapid PURL buys, with about €2 billion pledged as a Tomahawk decision is weighed before Zelenskyy’s visit.

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Vladyslav Tsukurov, judge and spokesperson of Bila Tserkva district court, observes the sky during a combat shift of his air defence volunteer unit, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine November 30, 2024. (REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko)
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks as he arrives at a NATO meeting in Brussels on Wednesday

Overview

  • New Kiel Institute data shows total military aid to Ukraine in July–August fell 43% compared with the first half of 2025 despite early PURL deliveries.
  • NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels are seeking new commitments and considering lifting national caveats, harmonizing rules of engagement and adopting lower‑cost counter‑drone measures after recent airspace incidents.
  • US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he expects increased PURL contributions, with roughly €2 billion committed so far, as officials press countries lagging in support.
  • President Donald Trump is weighing whether to provide Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, with the issue on the agenda for Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington on Friday.
  • Russian strikes damaged a hospital in Kharkiv, caused power cuts and hit energy sites, and the UN reports a clearly marked aid convoy near Bilozerka came under fire.