Czech shell initiative Archives

ukraine receives artillery shells funded slovak crowdfunding initiative purchased donations being loaded truck

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Ukraine receives artillery shells funded by a Slovak crowdfunding initiative

Ukraine has received 122 tons of artillery shells, funded by 4 million euros from 70,000 Slovak citizens, after official Bratislava completely cut off military aid for Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

sikorski poland rectify delay supporting czech shell initiative ukraine foreign minister radosław eastnewsua radoslaw

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Sikorski: Poland to rectify delay in supporting Czech shell initiative for Ukraine

As Poland remains the only country yet to contribute to a Czech initiative for purchasing artillery shells for Ukraine, its FM Sikorski explains the delay, citing a responsible official's arrest, and pledges 100 million euros in support over two years.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byMaria Tril

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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Czech initiative to deliver 100,000 artillery shells to Ukraine by summer end

Czech FM announced that through a Czech-led initiative involving 18 countries, with 15 contributing, 100,000 artillery shells will be delivered to Ukraine in July-August, with plans for 500,000 shells by year-end.

byYuri Zoria

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Czech Republic to supply up to 100,000 shells monthly to Ukraine, says President Pavel

The first shipment of shells under the Czech initiative had already arrived in Ukraine.

byBohdan Ben

serbia won't ban ammo sales third countries supplying ukraine pm vučević says prime minister miloš milos_z_vucevic

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Serbia won’t ban ammo sales to third countries supplying Ukraine, PM Vučević says

Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević defends ammunition sales to Western buyers, potentially supplying Ukraine, saying this doesn't make Serbia a belligerent in the Russo-Ukrainian war.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Western shells still arrive in limited amounts in Ukraine

Western military aid trickles in, easing Ukraine's artillery deficit, but in limited quantities, decreasing Russia's artillery advantage somewhat but not substantially impacting frontline situation yet, ISW says, referring to Ukraine's defense official.

byYuri Zoria

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Slovaks raise over $ 3 mn for a Czech initiative to supply Ukraine with ammunition

In defiance of their government's stance, a crowdfunding campaign in Slovakia has raised over $ 3 million to purchase ammunition for Ukraine's military.

byMaria Tril

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Slovaks join Czechia-led effort to supply Ukraine with ammo, defying Slovakia’s pro-Russian PM

In defiance of their Russia-friendly PM, Slovaks have launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise 1,000,000 euros for ammo for Ukraine, aligning with an international Czech-led initiative.

byYuri Zoria

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Czechia finds funds to purchase 500,000 shells for Ukraine

Facing a six-month delay in U.S. military aid and unfulfilled EU promises, an initiative by the Czech Republic has garnered support from approximately 20 countries, collectively pledging to provide 500,000 rounds of much-needed shells.

byMaria Tril

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Estonia found €2-3 billion in shells, missiles for Ukraine, needs funding from allies

Estonia's Defense Minister Pevkur reveals plans to purchase 800,000 shells for Ukraine, similar to the Czech initiative if allies provide funding.

byYuri Zoria

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Germany to fund buying 180,000 rounds for Ukrainian via Czech artillery ammo initiative

Germany has announced a contribution of 180,000 rounds of artillery shells to Ukraine, costing 576 million euros, as part of a Czech-led ammo initiative, bringing Germany's total recent support to over one billion euros, including a March aid package.

byYuri Zoria

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Greece to send thousands of ammo rounds to Ukraine through Czechia’s initiative

The ammunition reportedly is "inactive but usable." The deal is valued at $163 million, according to a Greek outlet iEidiseis

byMaria Tril

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Funds still lacking for Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine, Estonia warns

Czechia has pledged to supply Ukraine with a massive ammunition shipment of up to 1.5 million rounds.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Ukrainian soldiers carry an artillery shell.

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Finland pledges €30 million to Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine

The Czech Republic continues to rally allies to collect the necessary funds to purchase 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine as the country faces an ammunition shortage.

byIryna Voichuk

Ordnance for M777 gun. Source: US Embassy in Ukraine

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Czech-led shell initiative for Ukraine bolstered by Portugal’s €100 million pledge

Portugal joins Czech-led initiative to support Ukraine with artillery shells, pledging €100 million to provide crucial ammunition as Kyiv faces ammunition shortages, complementing military assistance including tanks and carriers provided since the Russian invasion.

byYuri Zoria

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Sweden contributes €30 million to Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine

The funding for this contribution will be made within the framework of Sweden's 15th military aid package for Ukraine.

byIryna Voichuk