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Pavel: Ukraine to face territorial compromise without increased Western support
Czech President Petr Pavel believes Ukraine won’t be able to reclaim all Russian-occupied territories without the West's real will to provide greater support.
Politico: EU plans for fresh Ukraine refugee wave amid Trump threats
The German interior minister said a Ukrainian refugee distribution plan across the EU is needed in the case of further Russian escalation.
Europe needs 300,000 troops and € 250 billion annually to protect itself from Russia’s threats
European think tanks warn continent must mobilize 300,000 troops and spend €250 billion yearly on defense if US withdraws support, as Russia increases military production by over 200%.
Slovak poll shows highest regional support for Russian victory in Ukraine at 17%
A poll found 17% of Slovaks back Russia’s victory in Ukraine, far more than in neighboring Poland and Czechia.
Former Czech PM Babiš’s party vows to stop shell purchases for Ukraine
Czech opposition party ANO threatens to suspend the Prague-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine if it wins October elections, risking vital supply.
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.
Czech Republic to discuss refugee return facilities with Ukraine
Czech Republic joins Berlin and Warsaw in planning return facilities for Ukrainian refugees.
Czech Lex Ukrajina amendment blocks citizenship for Russian passport holders
Czechia's Senate has approved permanent restrictions on citizenship applications from Russian nationals, requiring Russians to renounce their citizenship first.
Czech opposition aims to halt Ukraine shell supply initiative
Karel Havlíček, the second-in-command of the opposition ANO party, leading in polls before autumn elections, revealed plans to stop the supplies.
Ukrainian border guards receive Czech Dita self-propelled artillery
Modern Czech-manufactured Dita self-propelled artillery systems feature automated firing controls and advanced ballistic computers.
Ukrainian opposition introduces bill to ban Russian oil transit
European Solidarity registered a draft law in the Parliament to terminate Russian oil transit through Ukraine, targeting revenue sources funding military operations.
Reuters: Ukrainian businesses expand westward in Central Europe
Ukrainian entrepreneurs establish successful businesses in Poland and neighboring countries, shifting focus from refugee to local customer base.
Czech president issued 40 permits to fight for Ukraine last year
President Petr Pavel's office processed 114 applications in 2024 from citizens seeking legal approval to join Ukraine's Armed Forces, approving 40, including three women.
Czech firm secretly delivers critical nuclear reactor parts to Ukraine amid Russian strikes
As Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's power infrastructure, Czech manufacturer Škoda JS has completed a crucial delivery of nuclear reactor components, maintaining Ukraine's energy independence while breaking Russia's monopoly on specialized equipment.
Czech Senate unanimously recognizes deportation of Crimean Tatars as genocide
In a historic vote, the Czech Senate unanimously recognized the 1944 Soviet deportation of Crimean Tatars as genocide, joining several other nations in acknowledging this dark chapter of World War II.
NATO-standard BREN 2 assault rifles now assembled in Ukraine
Ukroboronprom disclosed that a Ukrainian defense facility started licensed assembly of the Czech rifles in November 2024.
Czech PM warns against appeasing Putin in Russo-Ukrainian war
Petr Fiala stresses the importance of continued Ukraine support, announces Czech defense spending increases.
Czechs raise € 8.15 mn for Ukraine military drones
Czech volunteer group raises millions for Ukraine defense, delivering drones and launching new explosives fundraising campaign in December 2024.
Czech Republic pledges to extend ammunition initiative for Ukraine
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský says he cannot specify how many shells have been sent to Kyiv so far.
