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- On December 3, five NATO allies announced $1 billion in new U.S. defense material purchases for Ukraine under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL).
- Germany, Norway, Poland, and the Netherlands contributed to two joint packages worth $500 million each.
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated the importance of maintaining pressure on Russia, as President Vladimir Putin shows no willingness to negotiate.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio missed a NATO meeting in Brussels, where European ministers reaffirmed support for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression.
- Kyiv's negotiators plan to update European officials on peace talks.
