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Czech Ex-PM Set to Win Vote, Putting Ukraine Aid in Doubt
In the Czech general election, the party of self-described “Trumpist” billionaire Andrej Babiš is a frontrunner, triggering concerns about Prague’s support for Ukraine and future ties with the EU.
Oct. 5, 2025
Czechia
Czech Ex-PM Who Wants to Halt Ukraine Aid Set to Win Vote
Is Czechia about to vote in a “Trumpist” prime minister?
Oct. 4, 2025
EU
Czechs Vote in Two-Day Election with Billionaire Ex-Premier Tipped to Come First
A return to power of the billionaire ex-premier could draw the Czech Republic – an ally of Ukraine – closer to EU mavericks Hungary and Slovakia and turn relations with both Kyiv and Brussels rocky.
Oct. 3, 2025
Czechia
ANALYSIS: Czech Voters Signal Shift Ahead of Elections
Most Czech voters think online disinformation will have some impact on this weekend’s result, but only a quarter believe it will be enough to affect which parties form the next government.
Sept. 29, 2025
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