# NATO chief pledges Zelensky urgent access to interceptor missiles

https://mins.news/en/item/14432

- TASS, 2026-08-05 18:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2169427

> NATO chief Mark Rutte has pledged to urgently help Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky obtain interceptor missiles. He made the commitment during the alliance’s summit in Ankara in early July. Rutte said NATO members would urgently purchase the missiles from the United States under the PURL program. The pledge centers on securing interceptor supplies for Ukraine’s air defense needs.

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