Czechia

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

Ukraine receives 50,000 shells under Czech initiative

Ukraine has already received 50,000 artillery shells from the Czech-led procurement initiative, Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová said on June 27, as reported by Ceske Noviny news agency.

27 June 2024, 09:37 PM

First batch of Czech artillery shells arrives in Ukraine

The first batch of shells under the Czech initiative has already arrived in Ukraine, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced on X on June 25, without providing further details.

25 June 2024, 02:39 PM

Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine’s ambassador to Poland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Zvarych, and appointed him as the new Ambassador to the Czechia on June 21.

22 June 2024, 01:57 AM

19 EU countries see rise in temporary protection cases

The number of Ukrainians with temporary protection status increased in 19 EU countries as of April 30, 2024, compared to March, the Eurostat website reports.

10 June 2024, 03:36 PM

Czechia probes stop-signal oversight in fatal train collision — Transport Minister

The train accident in Czechia, which claimed four lives, might have been caused by the high-speed passenger train overlooking a stop signal, Czech Transport Minister Martin Kupka said on X on June 6.

6 June 2024, 02:45 PM

Czech train collision kills two Ukrainians — Foreign Ministry

Two Ukrainian citizens lost their lives in a collision between the Prague-Košice train and a freight train in Czechia, Ukraine's Foreign Affairs Ministry reported on June 6.

6 June 2024, 02:01 PM

Czechia extends deadline for phasing out Russian oil

Czechia will get rid of its dependence on Russian oil by mid-2025 at the latest, Checz Prime Minister Petr Fiala said after meeting with management of state-owned Mero company at Nelahozeves Central Oil Terminal, Radio Prague International reported on July 4.

5 June 2024, 12:04 PM

Four suspects arrested for attacking Ukrainian volunteers in Prague

Czech police arrested four foreign nationals for attacking a group of Ukrainian activists in Prague on June 1.

3 June 2024, 08:41 PM

Blinken heads to Moldova and Czechia for Ukraine talks

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Moldova on May 29, to meet with President Maia Sandu and other top officials, Reuters reported.

29 May 2024, 03:39 PM

Supporting Ukraine with military aid to defend against Russia is the West’s obligation — Polish President Duda

It is the duty of Western countries to provide weapons to Ukraine, which is resisting Russian aggression, Polish President Andrzej Duda said, Polskie Radio reported.

29 May 2024, 10:16 AM

Czech PM supports Ukraine using Western weapons on Russian territory

Prague supports Ukraine’s use of Western weapons to strike Russian territory, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on May 28, according to the news agency dpa.

28 May 2024, 07:15 PM

Ukraine unlikely to liberate occupied territories — Czech President

Ukraine’s declared aim of liberating all Russia-occupied territories by military means is “naïve,” Czech President Petr Pavel said on May 15, as reported by Ceske Noviny news agency.

15 May 2024, 08:51 PM

Prague purchases first 180,000 artillery shells for Ukraine

Czechia has already signed contracts to purchase 180,000 artillery rounds to be transferred to Ukraine, with 300,000 more coming shortly afterwards, Czech PM Petr Fiala said on April 15.

16 April 2024, 01:32 AM

Czechia to offer long-term residence for Ukrainian refugees instead of temporary protection

Ukrainian refugees in Czechia may soon have the option to decline temporary protection and secure long-term documentation under the forthcoming law, Lex Ukrajina 7, slated for implementation in 2025, local outlet proukrainu.blesk.cz reported on April 3.

8 April 2024, 03:31 PM

Latvia commits over $12 million in military support to Ukraine, including drones and ammunition

Latvia is stepping up its support for Ukraine by dispatching a fleet of drones valued at $1.1 million and pledging $10.8 million toward an initiative to procure artillery ammunition. Latvian Prime Minister Eika Silinia announced these commitments during a press conference with Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal on April 4.

4 April 2024, 04:14 PM

Greece plans to send large shipment of ammunition to Ukraine — report

The Greek government is planning to supply Ukraine with a significant shipment of artillery munitions, local news outlet iEidiseis reported on April 1.

2 April 2024, 12:40 AM

Estonian Defense Minister highlights funding shortfall for artillery shell purchase under Czech initiative for Ukraine

There is still not enough money to buy shells for Ukraine under Czech initiative, said Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, Estonian news outlet ERR reported on March 29.

30 March 2024, 05:22 PM

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