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
The Gift for Putin campaign has previously crowdfunded D-30 howitzers, a Black Hawk helicopter, anti-tank rocket launchers, explosives and other equipment and matériel for Ukraine.
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala reported that Ukraine has received over one million large-calibre ammunition rounds in 2025 through a Czech-coordinated supply initiative
When asked about Russian outrage, Kopečný said they've been "bombarding Ukrainian cities for four years" but get upset over socks. "I wish they showed the same sensitivity to cities where they cause exactly this."
Czech companies procuring artillery shells for Ukraine are charging commissions up to four times higher than Ukrainian state agencies would, an investigation has found.