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Czechia will not deport draft-eligible Ukrainian citizens

Draft-eligible Ukrainian citizens in Czechia will not be forcibly returned to Ukraine, Ukraine's Ambassador to Czechia, Vasyl Zvarych, told RFE/RL on Sept. 5.

5 September 2024, 11:57 PM

Czechia supports removal of restrictions on Ukrainian strikes deep into Russian territory

Ukraine has the right to defend itself, even on Russian territory, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský affirmed during the GLOBSEC conference in Prague on Aug. 31.

31 August 2024, 05:24 PM

Ukrainian club sells attacker for $1 million to Europa League rival Viktoria Plzen

Kryvbas has officially announced the departure of Ghanaian striker Prince Adu on Aug. 28.

28 August 2024, 06:17 PM

Russian defeat in Ukraine ‘vital’ for Czechia — President Pavel

Supporting Ukraine to ensure a Russian military defeat is the top foreign policy priority for Prague, Czech President Petr Pavel said on Aug. 27.

28 August 2024, 01:39 AM

Over 45,000 companies with Russian ties found in EU

The European Union has identified 46,000 companies with Russian involvement, which will be required to report their transactions under the 12th package of sanctions against Russia.

21 August 2024, 04:35 PM

EU approves Czech purchase of ammunition for Ukraine using proceeds from frozen Russian assets – Ministry of Defense

Part of the funds generated from frozen Russian assets in the EU will be used to purchase and supply ammunition to Ukraine as part of a Czech initiative, Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová announced on Aug. 20.

20 August 2024, 04:03 PM

Ukraine can join NATO even while partially occupied, says Czech president

Czech President Petr Pavel believes Ukraine's NATO membership should not be contingent on reclaiming full control over its entire territory.

19 August 2024, 11:56 PM

Czech MEP complains about Azov soldiers visit to Prague - Foreign Minister responds harshly

Czech MEP from the Communist Party of Czechia and Moravia, Kateřino Konečná complained to Foreign Affairs Minister, Jan Lipavský, about the Third Separate Assault Brigade and former Azov soldiers visit to Prague, Idnes publication reported on July 30.

31 July 2024, 11:29 AM

Czech PM: Ukraine to receive half a million shells by end of 2024

Czechia will supply Ukraine with approximately 500,000 large-caliber ammunition by the end of 2024, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said in an interview with Ukrainian outlet Ukrinform on July 24.

24 July 2024, 04:11 PM

Ukraine to receive additional 100,000 artillery rounds in July and August under Czech initiative

Western allies will send another 100,000 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine in July and August as part of the Czech initiative, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský announced on July 22, according to news agency Ceske Noviny.

22 July 2024, 05:27 PM

Ukraine and Czechia ink 10-year security pact

Ukraine and Czechia signed a security agreement for ten years, the Ukrainian President's Office published on its website on July 18.

18 July 2024, 05:20 PM

Ukraine receives 50,000 shells from Czechia

Ukraine has already received the first 50,000 artillery shells as part of the Czech-led supply initiative, with some of the ammunition already in use by the military, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal said on July 16.

16 July 2024, 09:33 PM

Czechia to train 1,700 Ukrainian soldiers in 2024 as part of long-term agreement

1,700 Ukrainian military personnel will be trained in the Czech Republic in 2024, Czech Prime Minister Peter Fiala announced at a joint press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal in Prague on July 16.

16 July 2024, 06:59 PM

Czechia to build cartridge factory and start assault rifle production in Ukraine

Ukraine and Czechia signed two agreements on joint arms production, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said during a press conference on July 16.

16 July 2024, 06:02 PM

Ukraine needs 10,000 artillery shells daily to gain advantage over Russia, veteran says

To get an upper hand over Russian forces on the battlefield, Ukraine needs a daily supply of 10,000 artillery rounds, Ukrainian war veteran and former Aidar battalion company commander Yevhen Dykyi said in an interview with NV Radio.

15 July 2024, 11:14 PM

Czechia to deliver 500,000 shells to Ukraine by year-end, says President Petr Pavel

As part of its ammunition supply initiative, Czechia will send Ukraine 500,000 shells by the end of the year, President Petr Pavel said during a meeting with energy companies in the United States, news agency ČTK reported on July 13.

13 July 2024, 03:59 PM

Russian Embassy in Prague drenched in 'blood' after massive missile attack on Ukraine

Czech activists doused the Russian Embassy in Prague with a red liquid resembling blood in response to the Russian massive missile attack on Ukraine on July 8, a video posted on Czech Telegram channels on July 9 showed.

9 July 2024, 03:18 PM

Czech activists stain Russian Embassy in Prague with ‘blood’ in response to missile attack on Ukraine

Czech activists responded to Russia's recent mass missile strike on Ukraine by pouring red liquid resembling blood on the Russian embassy in Prague and sharing photos and videos of the action on X on July 8.

9 July 2024, 01:18 PM

Czech President: Russia confident in defeating Ukraine, unmotivated to negotiate

Russia has not yet realized that it cannot achieve its goals in Ukraine through force, leaving it with no incentive to negotiate, Czech President Petr Pavel said in an interview with Radio Prague International on July 3.

4 July 2024, 05:10 PM

Orbán to lead new right-wing group in European Parliament

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Austria's far-right Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl, and former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced the formation of a new right-wing group in the European Parliament, the Hungarian news portal Telex reported on June 30.

30 June 2024, 04:27 PM

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