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NATO
Czech Helicopters Arrive in Poland to Bolster Defenses Against Russian Drones
Several European countries have pledged to send additional personnel and weapons to strengthen Poland’s defenses after NATO forces shot down Russian drones violating Poland’s sovereign airspace.
Sept. 14, 2025
Poland
Czech Republic to Deploy Special Operations Anti-Drone Helicopter Unit to Poland
The Czech Ministry of Defense said on Thursday that it had agreed to send the specially equipped aircraft and crew following a direct request from Poland’s Defense Minister.
Sept. 11, 2025
Hungary
Belarusian Spy Ring in Europe Uncovered, Dismantled
The Czech security service working with colleagues from Romania and Hungary said the group’s activity stretched across Europe and called for more curbs on Russian and Belarusian movement.
Sept. 10, 2025
China
China ‘Ends all Engagement’ With Czech President Over Dalai Lama Visit
China called the visit a “provocative action” that undermines Beijing’s sovereignty.
Aug. 13, 2025
Kyiv
‘We Won’t Abandon Ukraine,’ Czech Foreign Minister Says in Kyiv
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský visited Ukraine for the sixth time since the war began, vowing that Prague “will not refuse to support Ukrainians in the fight against the Russian aggressor.”
Aug. 11, 2025
Putin
‘Near Drowning’ in Turkey: Chechen Leader Kadyrov Hospitalized After Beach Incident
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov reportedly nearly drowned at a Turkish resort but was rescued and hospitalized
July 25, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ammo Shipments to Ukraine Arranged by Czechs on the Rise, Says Prague
The program, which makes use of the Czechs’ traditional arms trading contacts, has been a flagship of the centre-right government’s international efforts to help Ukraine fight Russia’s aggression.
July 18, 2025
Russia
‘Kisses From Prague’: The Fall of a Russian Ransomware Giant
The collapse of ransomware giant LockBit has sparked scrutiny of Russia’s role, as its leader remains at large and cybercrime shifts to other rising hacker groups.
May 27, 2025
EU
Joint F-16 Training Deal: Czech Republic Ups Ukrainian Defense Support
Prague and Kyiv have agreed to deepen defense cooperation, boost sanctions enforcement, and accelerate the process for Ukraine’s integration into the EU.
May 20, 2025
Zelensky
Ukraine, Czech Republic Sign Mental Health Pact
The agreement links Ukraine’s national mental health program, “How Are You?”, with the Czech Republic’s National Institute of Mental Health.
May 5, 2025
Zelensky
‘This Is Not the First Challenge’ – Zelensky Says He Does Not Believe in Putin’s Truce
Meeting with Zelensky in Prague, Czech leader and former NATO general says that “Putin can end the war with a single decision, but he has not shown any willingness so far.”
May 5, 2025
Ukraine
Good News for Ukrainian Artillery Gunners: More Cannon, More Shells
Money spent on production upgrades is getting results in Ukraine and in Europe. Now Ukraine is one of the world’s most prolific howitzer manufacturers.
April 28, 2025
Ukraine
Czechia, Slovakia – Industry Expands Ammo, Weapons Production
Czechia is the driving force behind the initiative to procure ammunition from non-EU countries for Ukraine – now its industry and that of its “other half,” Slovakia, have rolled up their sleeves too.
April 15, 2025
Tanks
Czechia Sends Final T-72 Tanks to Ukraine, Leaves Itself Short
The Czech government said that all of its 86 Soviet-era T72M1 tanks have now been provided to Ukraine as it works to replace them with Leopard 2A4s bought from Germany and Switzerland.
April 9, 2025
Russia
Czech Government Expels Journalist Over ‘Collaboration’ with Russian Intelligence
The Czech government has expelled a Prague-based Belarusian journalist, accusing her of being “a key collaborator of the Russian military intelligence service.”
April 7, 2025
Washington
US-Made Special Forces Vehicle Spotted in Ukraine
A Czech milblogger spotted the vehicle in a video published on Facebook by a Ukrainian “Special Purpose Regiment” unit based in Ukraine’s Kirovohrad region.
April 2, 2025