Czech Republic

Czech president’s office rejects bid to strip Zelenskyy of top state honor

The office of Czech President Petr Pavel has rejected an initiative by the Freedom and Direct Democracy party, or SPD, to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Lion, the country’s highest state honor.

1 July, 10:29 AM

Czechia weighs tougher refugee rules while Ukrainian workers fill gaps

Czechia is moving to tighten temporary protection rules for nearly 400,000 Ukrainians who fled Russia’s war, as anti-Ukrainian sentiment grows and Prague weighs what to do about men of draft age, NV found.

28 May, 10:41 AM

Czech ammo initiative loses half its donors — FT

After a change in government in Czechia, the number of countries contributing to the Czech-led initiative to buy artillery ammunition for Ukraine has fallen by half, President Petr Pavel told the Financial Times on May 26.

26 May, 09:19 PM

Russian Orthodox cleric stopped in Czechia over suspected drug possession

Police in Czechia stopped a car carrying Russian Orthodox Church Metropolitan Hilarion, who heads the church’s Czech branch, and found four small containers with a white substance during a search, according to a statement posted on Hilarion’s Telegram channel by his defense team on May 25.

25 May, 05:33 PM

What Ukraine needs for EU accession and future of Czech ammunition initiative

Czechia has emerged as one of Ukraine’s most effective allies in Europe — a partner that is both supportive and pragmatic. This reflects the current reality of Central Europe, where backing for Ukraine is measured not just in declarations but in concrete decisions, budgets, and domestic political consensus.

12 May, 02:44 PM

Czech police arrest second suspect in drone plant arson

A second suspect in the case involving the arson of an arms depot belonging to LPP Holding was arrested. The company produces drones for Ukraine, the police reported on X.

29 March, 05:43 PM

Anti-Israel group sets fire at Czech defense plant producing drones for Ukraine

A fire broke out overnight into March 20 at a defense facility in Czechia that produces drones for Ukraine, authorities said, adding they are treating the incident as a terrorist attack after an anti-Israel group claimed responsibility, Reuters reported.

21 March, 09:41 PM

Czechs rush $6M to freezing Ukraine amid Russian attacks

Czechs have raised more than $6 million in just five days to purchase generators, heaters and batteries for Ukraine, as the country struggles to keep its energy system running amid intensified Russian attacks and hazardous freezing winter temperatures, Reuters reported on Jan. 26.

27 January, 09:24 AM

Czech President Petr Pavel arrives in Ukraine for official visit

Czech President Petr Pavel arrived in Ukraine on an official visit, beginning in Lviv, regional governor Maksym Kozytskyy reported on Telegram on Jan. 15.

15 January, 05:35 PM

Czechs step up donations to Ukrainian Armed Forces

A scandalous anti-Ukrainian speech by Czech parliament speaker Tomio Okamura triggered public outrage and a sharp rise in donations supporting Ukraine's Armed Forces, Martin Ondráček, leader of the Czech initiative Dárek pro Putina (Gift for Putin), reported on Jan. 6, according to the Ukrinform news agency.

7 January, 01:50 PM

Czech voices unite against Okamura’s anti-Ukraine speech

Antonín Kolář, a teacher and the mayor of the Czech village of Semněvice, wrote an open letter apologizing for anti-Ukrainian remarks made by Tomio Okamura, the speaker of the Czech Chamber of Deputies, Novinky reported on Jan. 5.

5 January, 12:31 PM

Czech ammunition initiative to continue under new government

The Czech-led initiative to procure artillery shells for the Ukrainian military will continue in 2026, despite the recent change of government, Czech Defense Minister Jaromir Zuna said on Dec. 19.

19 December 2025, 08:56 PM

Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia refuse to join €90 billion EU loan program for Ukraine

Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia will not take part in the European Union’s plan to provide €90 billion in financial support to Ukraine for 2026–2027, according to conclusions from the EU leaders summit published on the morning of Dec. 19.

19 December 2025, 11:08 AM

Czechia delivers 1.8 million rounds of ammo to Ukraine as promised

The Czech Republic has delivered 1.8 million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine, fulfilling a pledge made for 2025, former Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced on Dec. 12 in a post on X.

13 December 2025, 03:47 PM

Czech Foreign Ministry reminds Russia who really supported fascism

Czechia’s Foreign Ministry has fired back at the Kremlin after Russia’s Foreign Ministry accused the United Kingdom of “supporting fascism.”

31 October 2025, 04:06 PM

Czechia’s CSG begins artillery shell production in Ukraine

Czech defense contractor Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has licensed the production of large-caliber ammunition in Ukraine, partnering with Kyiv-based company Ukrainian Armor to manufacture tank and artillery shells, CSG told NV on Oct. 30.

31 October 2025, 01:06 AM

Zelenskyy speaks with Babiš, announces upcoming meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke on Oct. 9 with Andrej Babiš, leader of the ANO party that won the Czech parliamentary elections, Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram.

9 October 2025, 09:48 PM

Czech military chief to propose sending 30 upgraded T-72 tanks to Ukraine

Czech Chief of the General Staff Karel Řehka plans to recommend that the government transfer 30 modernized T-72M4CZ tanks to Ukraine once repairs are completed at the state-owned defense business VOP CZ, Radio Prague International reported on Oct. 8.

8 October 2025, 09:48 PM

Czechia’s Pavel defends Ukraine ammunition supply program

Czech President Petr Pavel urged the incoming government not to end Prague’s initiative to supply artillery ammunition to Ukraine, warning that doing so would hurt both Ukraine and Czechia, Reuters reported on Oct. 6.

6 October 2025, 09:48 PM

Czech president urges voters to choose government that will resist Russian influence

Czech President Petr Pavel urged citizens to back parties capable of ensuring the country’s security in upcoming parliamentary elections, warning of threats from Russia. His remarks were broadcast by Czech Television on Sept. 30.

1 October 2025, 10:16 AM

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