4.4 million shells and counting: the Czech initiative Ukraine’s artillery depends on
President Pavel says program accounts for more than half of all large-caliber ammunition deliveries.
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Prague-procured artillery supplies will keep flowing to Ukraine, Czech FM confirms during Kyiv visit
The Czech minister’s visit followed growing uncertainty at home and a Russian missile barrage that delayed his arrival.
Czech election winner won’t derail ammunition pipeline to Ukraine, Brussels says
The European Commission dismissed concerns that Andrej Babiš's electoral victory could disrupt the Czech-led initiative that has already supplied over 1 mn artillery shells to Ukraine
Anti‑Ukrainian ex‑PM Andrej Babiš’s party wins Czech election — Ukraine’s arms lifeline now hangs by a thread
The billionaire’s return puts Prague on a pro‑Russian path like Hungary and Slovakia, threatening to choke Kyiv’s supplies.
One million shells in eight months — Czech ammo push for Ukraine reaches milestone as Trump–Putin talks loom
The Czech Prime Minister revealed the figure during a coalition-of-the-willing meeting just days before the Alaska summit.
Czech shell initiative changes Russian artillery advantage from 10-to-1 to 2-to-1, Lipavsky says
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky declared his country opposes any "false goals" in Ukraine's EU accession process and expects rapid opening of membership negotiations during his meetings with Ukrainian officials in Kyiv.
Prague announces new anti-air deals for Ukraine as Moscow puts Czech FM on “Russophobe” list
New packages will include ammunition supply and joint production projects aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s military.
Ukraine may receive Czech-procured artillery shells into 2026, Czechia’s FM says
With funding secured for 2026, maintaining support depends on electoral outcomes.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine’s getting 3 million shells—half from the Czechs
A Czech-backed push will deliver 1.8 million shells this year.
Prague seeks EU allies for fresh Ukraine ammo procurement initiative in 2025
Czech FM Lipavský seeks EU partner support, while exploring funding mechanisms to maximize artillery ammunition purchases for Ukrainian forces.