US to ask NATO for $2 billion more in Ukraine weapons funding

The United States plans to ask NATO allies for additional funding for the PURL program, a key weapons supply initiative for Ukraine, according to Bloomberg sources. The request could come as early as this month. The funding shortfall for already approved weapons shipments is approximately $2 billion, with Washington delivering arms before receiving payment. The move signals continued support for Kyiv despite tensions between Presidents Zelensky and Trump. The discrepancy between US defense aid and Trump's statements has confused allies, who are increasingly cautious about funding the five-year war. Last month, Washington threatened to halt PURL shipments over attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, but did not follow through.