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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

Orbán brews anti-Ukraine alliance in EU

Hungary is looking to join forces with the Czech Republic and Slovakia to form an anti-Ukrainian alliance in the EU, Politico reported on Oct. 28, citing a top political adviser to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

28 October 2025, 09:12 AM

Czech military confirms sightings of unknown drones near key infrastructure and defense sites

The Czech Armed Forces reported sightings of unidentified drones near key infrastructure sites, including military facilities, spokeswoman Zdenka Soborna Koshvancova said, according to Exo24 on Oct. 10.

10 October 2025, 05:41 PM

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

Babis victory in Czech general election could hurt Ukraine aid

Czech parliamentary elections on Oct. 3-4 could prove pivotal for both the nation and its support for Ukraine, with polls favoring billionaire Eurosceptic and former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and his populist ANO party. A Babis-led government might transform one of Ukraine's most active allies into a stance closer to those of Hungary and Slovakia.

3 October 2025, 12:26 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

Czechia bans entry to Russian diplomats without accreditation

The Czech government decided to ban entry for Russian diplomats and service passport holders without national accreditation from Prague, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský said on Sept. 30.

30 September 2025, 04:14 PM

Czechia, Romania, Hungary dismantle Belarusian spy network in Europe

Intelligence agencies from Romania, Hungary, and the Czech Republic have dismantled a Belarusian espionage network operating across Europe, Czechia’s Security Information Service (BIS) announced on Sept. 8.

8 September 2025, 09:45 PM

Ukraine to approve dual citizenship with select countries—Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s impending implementation of the recently passed multiple citizenship law will first apply to holders of German, Polish, Czech, U.S., and Canadian passports, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Aug. 26.

27 August 2025, 02:08 AM

Czech populists promise to remove Ukrainian flags if they enter government

In Czechia, populist SPD leader Tomio Okamura, along with Stačilo movement leader in the Pardubice region and representative Roman Run, said they would remove Ukrainian flags from government buildings if their parties join the government, Novinky reported on Aug. 14.

14 August 2025, 03:00 PM

Czech effort fuels Ukraine’s artillery with 1 mln shells

Ukraine has already received one million large-caliber munitions this year under the Czech initiative, Czechia's Prime Minister Petr Fiala wrote on X on Aug. 13.

14 August 2025, 08:27 AM

Svitolina loses to Wimbledon champion in Cincinnati opener — video

Ukraine’s top tennis player Elina Svitolina (No. 13 WTA) has ended her run at the WTA 1000 tournament in Cincinnati after losing to Barbora Krejčíková (No. 80 WTA) - last year's Wimbledon winner.

11 August 2025, 10:17 AM

Ukraine war exhibition opens in Prague

A collection of artifacts from the Russo–Ukrainian war is now on display in Prague, Czechia, at a venue near the Czech parliament building.

5 August 2025, 09:26 PM

2024 marked by Russian sabotage in Czechia

2024 was “one of the most challenging in the modern history of the Czech Republic in terms of security” due to Russian sabotage, including attempts at disruption, cyberattacks, and disinformation, Michal Koudelka, head of the Czech Security Information Service (BIS), has said, according to the BIS annual report cited by The Guardian on July 10.

11 July 2025, 11:48 AM

Czechia to train eight Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilots

The Czech government approved a plan to train eight Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets at its own expense, Czech Defense Ministry announced on July 9.

10 July 2025, 12:40 AM

Czech president: Tougher Russia sanctions serve Trump’s personal interest

Increasing economic pressure on Russia through tougher sanctions is in the personal interest of U.S. President Donald Trump, Czech President Petr Pavel said in an interview with BBC Ukraine published on July 8.

8 July 2025, 05:46 PM

Czech President Pavel sees no quick end to war in Ukraine

The full-scale war between Ukraine and Russia could continue for years if the current dynamics remain unchanged, Czech President Petr Pavel said in an interview with the BBC published on July 8.

8 July 2025, 01:52 PM

Czechia to probe companies linked to Russian arms exports

Czechia’s Security Information Service (BIS) will probe companies that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed are exporting machine tools to Russia for weapons manufacturing, BIS spokesperson Ladislav Štícha announced on July 3, according to news outlet iRozhlas.

4 July 2025, 02:40 PM

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