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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

Ukraine to receive one million shells, up from 800,000, under $2 billion Czech initiative

Ukraine will receive one million shells — up from 800,000 — as part of the Czech initiative to provide ammunition to Ukraine’s Armed Forces, the Italian media Corriere della Sera reported, citing its sources.

29 March 2024, 09:35 AM

Czechia spearheads funding for crucial ammunition aid to Ukraine

Czechia has earmarked funds to support its initiative for buying ammunition for Ukraine, Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced on March 27.

28 March 2024, 12:56 PM

Poland doubles commitment to provide artillery shells for Ukraine

The Polish government has doubled its commitments in a Czech initiative to purchase artillery rounds for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, Bloomberg reported on March 27.

27 March 2024, 05:29 PM

Up to 1.5 million shells available to Ukraine through the Czech program — report

Ukraine could get 1.5 million artillery rounds from the joint procurement program spearheaded by Czechia, Bloomberg reported on March 26, citing the Czech Foreign Ministry.

26 March 2024, 09:15 PM

Poland joins Czech initiative to boost ammunition supplies to Ukraine

Poland will provide logistical and financial support to increase the supply of ammo to Ukraine purchased under the Czech initiative in third countries, Polish FM Radoslaw Sikorski said at a press conference in Prague on March 21, Reuters reports.

21 March 2024, 06:17 PM

Finland pledges over $30 million ammo purchase for Ukraine

Finnish government decided to allocate EUR 30 million ($32 million) for the Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said on X on March 19.

19 March 2024, 06:07 PM

With defense production spiking, Europe will soon produce enough ammo for both Ukraine and EU

European companies will soon be able to manufacture the necessary amount of ammunition to supply both Europe and Ukraine, Czech President Petr Pavel told Radio Svoboda (Liberty).

19 March 2024, 12:00 PM

Czech Republic buys ammunition for Ukraine from countries considered Russia's allies – WSJ

The Czech Republic is looking for ammunition for Ukraine around the world, with even allies of Russia among the suppliers, The Wall Street Journal reported on March 17.

18 March 2024, 01:19 PM

Blinken meets with Czech FM Lipavský to discuss Ukraine aid, transfer of ammunition to UA

U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken and Czech Foreign Minister, Jan Lipavský, discussed support for Ukraine over the phone on March 13, a message on State Department website said.

14 March 2024, 11:10 AM

Czechia can purchase 200,000 additional artillery shells for Ukraine — PM Fiala

Besides the already contracted artillery munitions from third countries, Czechia is able to purchase 200,000 more—if funding is made available— Czech PM Petr Fiala said on March 12, as reported by Ceske Noviny.

12 March 2024, 11:05 PM

Bild names three countries from which Czech Republic could buy 800,000 shells for Ukraine

The Czech Republic may have bought the much discussed 800,000 artillery rounds for Ukraine from South Korea, South Africa, and Turkey, Bild reported on March 10.

11 March 2024, 01:55 PM

NATO support work in Ukraine possible, in line with international rules, says Czech President Pavel

NATO troops can carry out support activities directly on the territory of Ukraine, as this does not violate any international rules, Czech President Petr Pavel has said, Euractiv reported on March 11.

11 March 2024, 12:55 PM

Ukraine to receive a major ammunition boost from Czechia: 800,000 shells on the way

Czechia is set to deliver 800,000 artillery shells to Ukraine, having acquired the munitions from various third countries, Bild reported on March 10.

11 March 2024, 11:50 AM

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