The Czech army intends to recruit 2,250 new soldiers in 2026, which will be one of the highest figures in its history. This plan exceeds the previous record of 2006, when 2,262 people joined the army.
The Russian Foreign Ministry published a collage where Zelenskyy and Starmer were placed next to Hitler, Chamberlain, and Daladier. In response, the Czech Foreign Ministry reminded Moscow of its cooperation with Nazi Germany in 1939.
Ukraine handed over to the Czech Republic a 28-year-old citizen wanted by Interpol for participating in an international call center fraud network that defrauded EU citizens. The perpetrator was detained in Vinnytsia with a fake ID.
A demonstration took place in Prague demanding the return of the Ukrainian flag to the facade of the National Museum of the Czech Republic. The action lasted half an hour, ending with the flag being raised on mobile masts.
In October, Petro Poroshenko declared over 55 million hryvnias in income, of which almost 52. 5 million came from the Ministry of Finance of Hungary. This is the return of principal and interest on Hungarian government bonds, as well as over 2.4 million hryvnias in interest from capital withdrawn from Ukraine.
Most Ukrainian arms manufacturers are seeking safe working conditions abroad due to Russian aggression. The main reasons are the inability to export products and insufficient volumes of state orders.
Andrej Babiš, leader of the ANO movement, has agreed on a government coalition with the right-conservative Motoristen party and the anti-European SPD. Babiš previously stated that he would not provide Ukraine with money for weapons from the budget.
Hungary seeks to join forces with the Czech Republic and Slovakia to form an alliance of Ukraine skeptics in the EU. This could complicate EU efforts to provide financial and military support to Ukraine.
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 Czech Republic has recorded a record number of Ukrainian refugees – almost 400,000, which is the highest per capita in the EU. The number of new entry permits has doubled in the last two months.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that his country will not participate in EU initiatives for military support to Ukraine, considering Brussels' plans to provide Kyiv with 140 billion euros as "the biggest mistake. " The head of Slovak diplomacy, Juraj Blanár, denied Slovakia's isolation, citing the support of partners in exceptions for the export of Russian oil products.
In the UK, young men accused of setting fire to a StarLink warehouse for Ukraine have been convicted. The attack was carried out on the orders of the Russian private military organization 'Wagner'.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy held a series of meetings with European leaders during the EU Summit in Brussels.
Czech volunteers have launched a fundraiser to purchase a Ukrainian "Flamingo" missile, which they plan to transfer to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Czech Republic will build and donate an Earth observation satellite to Ukraine, capable of collecting data regardless of weather conditions and daylight. The project will be launched in the coming months, and the satellite is expected to be launched within a year.
Polish and Romanian law enforcement officers exposed Ukrainian citizens who worked for Russia and planned a series of sabotages in Europe, sending explosives via "Nova Poshta" (New Post).
The Czech Republic has offered Slovakia accelerated gas support after the EU approved a phased withdrawal from Russian gas by January 2028. Hungary and Slovakia disagreed with the plan, citing energy security risks, but the Czech Republic is ready to help.
UNN has compiled a ranking of young and progressive Ukrainian entrepreneurs who are driving the development of the Ukrainian economy and markets, creating EdTech ecosystems, automating the European restaurant market, managing hundreds of millions of dollars in client finances, putting Ukraine on the map of the bionic revolution, developing Ukrainian sports, and building venture funds.
Military support for Ukraine from Western countries has significantly decreased, especially from the United States. Europe partially compensated for the deficit, but the volume of aid decreased by 57% in the summer.
In Germany, 568 people with Hungarian passports were found to have registered as refugees from Ukraine. These individuals are not entitled to temporary protection and social assistance in Germany.
From November 6 to 12, 2025, London will host the International Film Festival "Women and the World", founded by Ukrainian women. The jury includes Oscar winner Peter Straughan and other prominent film figures.
The German University of Bonn has restricted access for Russian students to certain modules of the master's programs "Cybersecurity" and "Computer Science" due to sanctions. These students can continue their studies by choosing alternative modules and will receive individual consultations.
At the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense, agreements were reached on new contributions totaling at least $422 million to the PURL initiative. Also, $715 million was declared for procurement from the Ukrainian industry and additional military assistance from allies.
On October 14, the UNESCO Executive Board adopted a new decision regarding the emergency aid program for Ukraine. The organization reaffirmed its solidarity with the Ukrainian people and condemned Russian aggression.
The mural "Metal Bird" appeared on the wall of the Czech Embassy in Ukraine as a sign of gratitude to the Czechs who raised funds for the Black Hawk UH-60 "Costmir" helicopter for the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The helicopter was handed over to Ukrainian intelligence officers in the summer of 2025 thanks to donations from 20,642 Czech citizens.
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.
As of the end of August 2025, 4. 37 million Ukrainians had temporary protection in the EU, which is 30,980 more people than at the end of July. The largest increase was recorded in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Romania.
The General Staff of the Czech Republic confirmed the appearance of unknown drones over military facilities, stating its readiness to intercept them. Information about specific objects and details of threats is classified.
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi announced the start of restoration of external power supply to the Zaporizhzhia NPP after frequent contacts with both sides. This will allow the plant to receive the necessary electricity to cool the six shut down reactors and spent fuel.
The winner of the parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic, Andrej Babiš, announced a conversation with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They discussed the current situation and agreed on a meeting in Ukraine next year.
