Petr Pavel

Prague rules out peacekeepers as long as Putin drags out war

The deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine is not currently under consideration because there is no peace agreement in sight, Czech President Petr Pavel said at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Prague on May 4.

5 May 2025, 10:19 AM

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

EU has delivered two-thirds of its 2 million shell initiative for Ukraine — Kallas

As of mid-April, the European Union has already secured two-thirds of its initiative to provide Ukraine with 2 million artillery shells, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on April 14.

14 April 2025, 02:36 PM

Czechia could send troops to Ukraine for peacekeeping after war

Czech President Petr Pavel said his country should take part in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine after the war, he told European Pravda on March 22.

23 March 2025, 11:38 AM

Ukraine demonstrates Bren-2 rifle assembly to President Petr Pavel

During Czech President Petr Pavel's visit to Ukraine, Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin showcased the country's weapons production on March 22.

22 March 2025, 11:35 PM

Zelenskyy, Czechia's Pavel mark Moshchun liberation anniversary

Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine and Petr Pavel of the Czech Republic traveled on March 21 to Moshchun in Kyiv Oblast, a site of fierce fighting against Russian invasion forces in early 2022, according to Zelenskyy’s post on X.

21 March 2025, 06:42 PM

Czech president arrives in Kyiv to meet with Zelenskyy

Czech President Petr Pavel arrived in Kyiv, where he is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Czech media Hrad reported on March 21.

21 March 2025, 02:01 PM

Under fire: Czech leader caught in Russian drone onslaught

Czech President Petr Pavel was visiting Odesa at the time of the massive Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian port city overnight, Oleksiy Kuleba, the Community and Territorial Development Minister, wrote on Telegram on March 21.

21 March 2025, 11:40 AM

Czechia boosts Ukraine’s firepower with 1.6 million shells, more aid expected

Czech President Petr Pavel announced that under the large-caliber ammunition supply initiative led by his country, 1.6 million shells have already been delivered to Ukraine. Reuters reported the statement on Feb. 15.

16 February 2025, 06:45 PM

Czechia suspends granting citizenship to Russian nationals

Czech President Petr Pavel signed a bill prohibiting Russian citizens from obtaining Czech citizenship, according to a message on the president's website on Feb. 6.

7 February 2025, 12:24 AM

EU production still lagging, Czech Foreign Minister says

Ukraine will need ammunition in 2025, and the so-called Czech initiative to procure it will continue, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský told European Pravda on Nov. 26.

26 November 2024, 01:57 PM

Trump-Putin deal could end war, but not favor Ukraine — Czech President

Czech President Petr Pavel believes Donald Trump may attempt to end the war in Ukraine by negotiating with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. However, such a deal, he said, might not align with the interests of Ukraine or Europe.

9 November 2024, 10:33 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

Czechia’s Pavel clarifies earlier comments on ‘compromise peace’ for Ukraine

Responding to criticism from the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, Czech President Petr Pavel reiterated that he strongly supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity, Czech news agency Ceske Noviny reported on Sept. 24.

25 September 2024, 02:11 AM

Ukraine rejects Czechia’s suggestions of compromise to end the war

Czech President Petr Pavel’s recent comments about Ukraine having to “be realistic” and accept temporary Russian occupation of some of its territories are incompatible with achieving a lasting peace, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sept. 24.

24 September 2024, 10:09 PM

Czech President says partial Russian occupation of Ukraine is the 'most likely' war outcome

Czech President Petr Pavel urged Ukraine to be "realistic" about its war goals, saying it's likely some territory will remain under Russian occupation, in a Sept. 23 interview with the New York Times.

24 September 2024, 10:45 AM

Some Ukrainian territories likely to remain under Russian occupation — Czech President

Kyiv needs to be “realistic” about its goals in the war with Russia, Czech President Petr Pavel told The New York Times on Sept. 23.

23 September 2024, 11:46 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

Czech president calls Nord Stream pipelines legitimate war targets

Czech President Petr Pavel considers the Nord Stream pipelines a "legitimate target" in the context of war, he said during an episode of the PoliTalk podcast, a transcript of which was published by local outlet Novinky on Aug. 21.

21 August 2024, 06:17 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

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