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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

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

Czechia eyeing sanctions on Russian Orthodox Church leader

The Czech government is considering adding the head of the Russian Orthodox Church in the country to its national sanctions list over alleged ties to Russian intelligence, with likely next prime minister Andrej Babis voicing support for the move, local outlet Denik N reported on Nov. 3, citing three sources.

3 November 2025, 04:08 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 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

Ukraine and Czechia agree on F-16 pilot training collaboration

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala held a meeting in Uzhhorod on May 20, resulting in agreements on cooperation, particularly in the training of Ukrainian pilots for F-16 fighter jets, Shmyhal said on X.

20 May 2025, 07:18 PM

Zelenskyy visits Czech Republic for defense talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the Czech Republic on Sunday, May 4, for a working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral defense cooperation and thanking Prague for its continued support. Zelenskyy confirmed his arrival on X, noting he was accompanied by First Lady Olena Zelenska.

4 May 2025, 03:08 PM

Trump's aid halt shows Europe must rethink its policy — Czech PM Fiala

Donald Trump’s decision to suspend aid to Ukraine underscores the need for a shift in European policy, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on March 4.

4 March 2025, 04:17 PM

Czech PM praises Trump’s focus on Ukraine, warns against appeasement of Putin

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala was "pleasantly surprised" by President-elect Donald Trump's interest in Prague's stance on Russia's aggression against Ukraine during their phone conversation, he told Bloomberg in an interview published Dec. 9.

10 December 2024, 11:46 AM

Czech President authorizes 60 citizens to fight for Ukraine

Czech President Petr Pavel has authorized 60 Czech citizens to participate in combat on Ukraine’s side, according to presidential spokesperson Filip Potos, reported by Český rozhlas on Nov. 2.

2 November 2024, 07:12 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 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

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

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