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Czechia sends final two Mi-24 attack helicopters to Ukraine
These helicopters are the final units from Prague's inventory, totaling eight Mi-24s provided to Ukraine.
Western nations condemn Russian elections in occupied Ukraine as illegitimate
Western leaders reject Putin's election in occupied areas of Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia as illegitimate, decrying the repression of opposition in Russia, lack of genuine competition.
Czechia to propose ban on Russian grain imports into EU
The Czech Republic plans to propose an EU-wide ban on Russian and Belarusian grain imports at the European Council meeting to reduce support for the aggressor.
Czech, Polish FMs: Defeat Russia in Ukraine or face emboldened threat at NATO’s door
We are moving in the right direction but too slow and too late, say two top diplomats, urging three essential steps to help Ukraine
Czech-led shell initiative for Ukraine bolstered by Portugal’s €100 million pledge
Portugal joins Czech-led initiative to support Ukraine with artillery shells, pledging €100 million to provide crucial ammunition as Kyiv faces ammunition shortages, complementing military assistance including tanks and carriers provided since the Russian invasion.
Czech President: NATO support troops in Ukraine not against international rules
Czech President Petr Pavel indicates NATO troops can engage in support activities in Ukraine without breaching international regulations, following Macron's suggestion of deploying Western troops. Pavel emphasizes the distinction between combat and support roles, highlighting NATO's experience in training missions.
Czech security adviser says funding for 800,000 shells for Ukraine not yet fully secured
Czech national security adviser Tomáš Pojar clarifies that funding for President Petr Pavel's initiative to supply Ukraine with 800,000 artillery rounds only covers the first batch, despite pledges from 18 countries.
Czech Republic gathers allies, nears full funding for 800,000 shells for Ukraine
Ukraine requires at least 200,000 rounds per month to sustain its fight against Russian forces, according to Bloomberg estimates.
Macron says Ukraine’s allies must not be cowards, rise up to historic challenge
Macron urged Ukrainian allies not to be cowardly in supporting the country against Russian aggression, urging them to "rise to the occasion."
Belgium to fund $ 216 mn for Czech initiative to transfer 800K shells to Ukraine
The Czech initiative aims to urgently transfer 800,000 shells to Ukraine. The Czech President had earlier searched for the funds to transfer the ammunition.
Netherlands orders 9 Czech howitzers to aid Ukraine
The Netherlands to send nine self-propelled howitzers, which can hit targets tens of kilometers away. “Ukraine has a great need for this weapon,” the Netherlands Defense Ministry reported.
Macron doesn’t rule out sending troops to Ukraine; Stoltenberg says NATO has no such plans (updated)
Macron suggests Western nations might send troops to Ukraine, saying France is "not against sending them"; Sweden, Poland, and the Czech Republic quickly dismiss the idea.
Czech president approves 20 Czechs for service in Ukraine Forces
Czech President Petr Pavel has approved 20 of 76 Czech applicants seeking to join the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Since Russia's full-scale invasion, Czech issued 132 permissions for its citizens to enlist in Ukraine’s military.
Czech Republic ready to send 800,000 artillery shells to Ukraine if ‘funding is found’
Czech President Petr Pavel announced at the Munich Conference the discovery of 800k shells that could resupply Ukraine forces within weeks.
Politico: Czechia advocates buying artillery shells for Ukraine from outside EU
The Czech Republic leads a push for the EU to procure artillery shells from outside the bloc to meet its commitments to Ukraine.
Ukraine receives 26 advanced howitzers from Czechia
One of the received Dana-M2 howitzers featured in the New Year’s greeting on the Facebook page of the 56th Separate Motorized Infantry Mariupol Brigade.
Czech volunteers plan fleet of 10,000 FPV drones for Ukraine
The NGO headed by the Czech Republic's Chief of the General Staff, Karel Řehka, is to raise millions of dollars for the drone purchase.
Minister: Czechia running low on weapons for Ukraine
Czechia facing shortage of suitable weapons for Ukraine; plans to grant export licenses to private firms for military support.
Czech volunteers fundraise to send black hawk helicopter to Ukraine
In its previous initiative, the Czech volunteer group called Gift for Putin has raised over $2 mn.
Eurostat: Over 4 million Ukrainians under temporary protection in EU amid Russian aggression
Ukrainian refugees in the EU increased by 0.8% in September 2023.