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.
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Czech intelligence chief warns against weak peace in Ukraine
If Ukraine accepts weak peace terms with Russia, it poses a strategic threat to Central and Eastern Europe, says Michal Koudelka.
Czech company provides Ukraine with over $ 800 thousand for anti-tank grenade launchers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reports that Czech company STV GROUP has provided Ukraine with €765,000…
Czech Republic to return its ambassador to Moscow amid Russia’s war in Ukraine
The Czech Republic named Daniel Koštoval, a diplomat and former deputy defense minister, as its new ambassador to Moscow, set to take office in early 2025 after almost a three-year break.
Czechia spends five times more on Russian energy than Ukraine aid, report reveals
The country's reliance on Russian oil increased to 60% in 2023 before dropping slightly in 2024.
Czech Republic spends over $8 billion on Russian oil and gas
Analysts argue that the Czech Republic has alternatives to Russian oil, despite the country's continued reliance on Moscow's exports.
Over one-third of ammo planned under Czech initiative delivered to Ukraine, says envoy
Ukrainian Ambassador hopes the initiative would extend into 2025, also supporting Ukraine's domestic ammunition production.
Czech President: Ukraine must be “realistic” about prospects of regaining occupied land
Czech President Petr Pavel, a former NATO general, suggested that Ukraine may need to accept Russian occupation of some territories, challenging the prevailing public stance of many European officials.
Reuters: India faces Russian pressure over shells used in Ukraine
This tacit support for Ukraine's defense efforts underscores India's delicate diplomatic balance and its growing aspirations in the international weapons market.
Czech defense company supplying arms to NATO countries opens office in Ukraine
The company plans to localize arms and ammunition production in Ukraine.
Ukraine offered six European countries assistance in overcoming consequences of floods
Ukraine's offer of rescue assistance signals a growing recognition of the need for international cooperation in the face of intensifying climate-related disasters.
Polish FM: Payments for Czech shell initiative delayed but forthcoming
A criminal case against a former Polish official has temporarily derailed the country's financial support for a Czech-led initiative to provide Ukraine with much-needed artillery ammunition.
Denmark supports lifting restriction on Ukraine’s use of Western long-range weapons inside Russia
On 31 August, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said at the GLOBSEC conference in Prague that Denmark believes…
Ukraine unlikely to achieve 100% just peace, warns Czech leader
Czech President Petr Pavel cautions that a completely fair peace deal for Ukraine, including full territorial control and war reparations, is improbable, but the objective should be to "get as close as possible to a just peace."
Frozen Russian asset proceeds to supply Ukraine with ammo via Czech initiative
A portion of frozen Russian assets in the EU will fund ammunition supplies to Ukraine within the Czech ammunition initiative, the Czech Defense Minister says.
Czech Republic considering formation of Ukrainian Legion
The Czech Republic is exploring the creation of a Ukrainian Legion, allowing refugees to voluntarily join and support their homeland's defense efforts.
Czech intel chief warns of world on brink of global conflict
Czech intelligence chief Koudelka warns the world is on the edge of a global conflict, outlining threats like Russian imperialism, sabotage and intelligence operations, and cyber attacks.
Russia conducts series of hybrid operations against Czech Republic in 2024
In the first half of 2024, Russia executed multiple hybrid operations aimed at undermining the trust of Czech citizens in their government, according to a report by the Czech Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Czech Republic to launch second initiative to supply Ukraine with ammunition
Czechia has announced the start of "Initiative-2025," a second project to purchase ammunition for Ukraine involving five major arms companies, as confirmed by Defense Minister Jana Černochová.
Drone coalition for Ukraine expands to 16 members with Czech addition
Czechia becomes 16th member of international drone coalition for Ukraine, led by Latvia and UK. Memorandum signed during NATO's 75th Anniversary Summit in Washington.