European allies are falling behind schedule in raising funds for the PURL procurement program, which is designed to purchase essential American weapons for Ukraine. The initiative has currently failed to collect the necessary financial support that Ukraine continues to depend on.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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