Pakistan, Feb. 11 -- Ukraine's ambassador to NATO, Alona Hetmanchuk, said the circle of countries financing US weapons for Kyiv under the PURL program is likely to expand. Speaking in Brussels ahead of a NATO ministerial meeting, she noted that diplomatic efforts had convinced previously sceptical states to reconsider participation. The initiative currently includes 25 countries: 23 NATO members and two partners, New Zealand and Australia.

Hetmanchuk explained that some nations had initially declined, including France and Italy, citing policy incompatibilities. While there is no official confirmation of their change in position, sources suggested France may be reconsidering its stance. Ukraine aims to add one or two new contributors at e...