Czech President Petr Pavel will appoint populist ANO party leader Andrej Babiš as prime minister on December 9. Babiš intends to take office in time to represent the country at the EU summit on December 18-19.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Warsaw, emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine. He expressed hope that Zelenskyy would accept his invitation.
At the same time, ministers will continue to perform their duties until a new government is appointed, and the Ukrainian flag, which was hoisted after the start of the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, was removed from the country's parliament building.
Czech President Petr Pavel has tasked Andrej Babiš, leader of the ANO movement, with forming a government. Babiš has almost reached an agreement on a common platform with right-wing parties in the Czech Republic.
The President of Ukraine discussed the current military situation and continued assistance to Kyiv with Czech President Petr Pavel. The parties agreed to promptly work out new initiatives, including the supply of artillery shells.
Czech President Petr Pavel held talks with the leaders of the ANO party, which won the parliamentary elections, but did not entrust them with forming a new government. He believes that the government should be formed after the first session of the lower house of parliament, giving the parties more time for negotiations.
Andrej Babiš, known for his anti-European stance, will once again become Prime Minister of the Czech Republic after his ANO movement won the elections with almost 35% of the votes. He plans to form a single-party government, negotiating with the Freedom and Direct Democracy movement and the Motorists for Themselves.
On October 3-4, elections will be held in the Czech Republic, where the populist ANO party of former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is leading in the polls. However, government formation remains uncertain due to several small parties approaching the 5% threshold.
Coordinated networks of inauthentic TikTok accounts are promoting pro-Russian narratives and supporting anti-establishment parties in the Czech Republic ahead of the parliamentary elections. Around a thousand such profiles have been identified, generating millions of views weekly.
Denmark is allocating an additional almost 1. 6 billion Danish kroner (over 400 million euros) for the Ukrainian defense industry. The aid package is financed by the Ukrainian Fund, and the total amount of military support from Denmark from 2022 to 2028 is approximately 70.3 billion Danish kroner.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated that Ukraine has received approximately 3. 5 million large-caliber shells within the framework of the "artillery initiative." In 2025 alone, over 1.1 million shells have been delivered, which the Czech Republic purchases from third countries.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the possibility of shooting down Russian fighter jets that violate NATO airspace. This position is supported by US President Donald Trump and Czech President Petr Pavel.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated that Russia, being a member of the UN, is setting a dangerous precedent that armed aggression can bring territorial and political gains. He emphasized that this could destroy the system of governance based on respect and partnership, and a similar situation to that in Europe could happen anywhere on Earth.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated at the UN General Assembly that turning a blind eye to Ukraine today means giving a green light to future aggressors. He emphasized that Russia's invasion has changed the global security landscape, and the world has not become safer.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated that NATO should respond militarily to violations by Russia, which could include shooting down a Russian aircraft. This is related to recent violations of Estonian and Polish airspace by Russian aircraft and UAVs.
The Czech Republic, which coordinates the supply of artillery shells to Ukraine, has faced criticism from the ANO party, which considers the program too expensive. The party leader promises to cancel it if he returns to power, despite the initiative's success in reducing Russia's advantage in ammunition.
The Czech Republic has successfully delivered over a million artillery shells to Ukraine, but the populist ANO party criticizes this initiative. Its leader, Andrej Babiš, promises to stop supplies if he comes to power, considering the costs too high for taxpayers.
Ukraine has received over a million large-caliber artillery shells as part of the Czech initiative. The total number of ammunition transferred will reach 1.8 million shells by the end of the year.
Donald Trump will not directly participate in the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The US President will meet with them after their future probable negotiations.
Czech President Petr Pavel considers temporary territorial concessions in Ukraine a "lesser evil" for achieving peace. He emphasized that this does not legitimize the occupation, but is a recognition of the reality on the battlefield.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff discussed with Putin proposals for a truce in Ukraine, recognition of Russia's territorial gains, sanctions lifting, and energy cooperation. Kremlin's refusal would mean losing hope for a compromise agreement.
Czech President Petr Pavel has signed an amendment to the criminal code that criminalizes the propaganda of communist ideology. The legislation provides for up to five years in prison for supporting movements that suppress human rights or incite hatred.
First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported on the construction of over 110 new factories and enterprises during the war. Ukraine's economy shows stable growth thanks to loans from international partners and offers investors a full package of opportunities.
Czech President Petr Pavel presented a plan for post-war reconstruction of Ukraine in Rome. It envisages attracting private capital, institutional reforms, and shared responsibility of allies.
At the summit in The Hague, Czech President Petr Pavel suggested to Donald Trump that economic pressure on Russia be increased, similar to "the US success with China". This should force the Kremlin to negotiate, though without causing an economic collapse of the Russian Federation.
Queen Maxima presented the Cathedral in Prague with the Bell of Freedom, made from Russian shells fired at Ukraine. The bell symbolizes solidarity with Ukraine and all victims of aggression.
Petr Pavel gathered Czech parties to guarantee the continuation of aid to Ukraine, including 1. 8 million shells. Despite the opposition's skepticism, the ammunition initiative will not be jeopardized.
The NATO Secretary General stated the difficulty of predicting the end of the war, but emphasized the importance of ensuring Ukraine's defense capability after the conclusion of peace. This is necessary to avoid a repeat of the 2014 scenario.
Zelenskyy met with the President of the Czech Senate, discussing Ukraine's European integration and the need to increase pressure on Russia to achieve peace. He thanked the Czech Republic for its support.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is expecting 3 million artillery shells. Negotiations are also underway to create an F-16 aviation school in the Czech Republic.
