Czech Republic

Russia is creating problems in the global arms market and influencing countries with Soviet-style weapons to prevent Ukraine from obtaining the necessary ammunition.

There is a global shortage of ammunition due to a shortage of gunpowder caused by increased demand during the war in Ukraine, making procurement of shells very difficult.

EU countries are trying to raise $1. 5 billion to buy artillery shells from abroad to strengthen Ukraine's defense against Russia.

The Czech government has decided to extend indefinitely its order to suspend the issuance of visas and residence permits to citizens of Russia and Belarus.

The Czech Republic is in talks with Germany to receive 15 Leopard 2A4 tanks as a gift and to buy 15 more modernized Leopard 2A8 tanks to improve its defense capabilities as it abandons Soviet-era equipment that has already been transferred to Ukraine.

On the Ukrainian-Slovak border, a photo trap captured a russian man trying to cross into Slovakia on foot. He was detained near the border.

Ukraine's Defense Minister thanked the Czech Defense Minister for his continued military assistance and training of Ukrainian pilots during a telephone conversation to discuss increasing supplies of artillery ammunition to Ukraine.

The leaders of Ukraine and the Czech Republic discussed strengthening defense cooperation and joint arms production.

Ukraine's President Zelenskiy will meet with Czech President Pavel at the Munich Security Conference to discuss the Czech Republic's previously announced supply of artillery shells to Ukraine.

The Czech Republic could supply Ukraine with 500,000 155-mm and 300,000 122-mm artillery shells from third countries within weeks if it secures the necessary funding.

Prospects for cooperation between Ukraine and Greece in the energy sector were discussed, with a focus on green energy technologies, decentralized electricity supply, connecting gas infrastructure, and building a hydrogen corridor through several countries.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine issued registration certificates for 20 small arms and 4 grenade launchers from the United States, Turkey, and Germany, allowing their purchase and use by Ukrainian military units.

Czech farmers plan to join the protests at border crossings along with other European farmers dissatisfied with EU agricultural policy and Ukrainian imports.

The Czech Foreign Ministry proposes to extend the ban on issuing visas and residence permits to Russians and Belarusians due to the invasion of Ukraine.

Technology developed by the Brave1 cluster uses drones, sensors, and artificial intelligence to detect mines, shells, and craters from explosions ten times faster and safer for demining in Ukraine.

Ukraine and the Czech Republic discussed expanding cooperation in energy projects such as distributed generation, renewable energy facilities, and smart grids.

According to UN statistics, Hungary ranks penultimate among the countries hosting Ukrainian refugees under the UN refugee response plan, despite Orban's claim that Hungary is making the greatest efforts.

According to the results of the draw, the national team of Ukraine will compete with the Czech Republic, Albania and Georgia in League B of the UEFA Nations League in 2024/2025.

According to Josep Borrell, the potential of the EU defense industry has increased by 40%, and by the end of the year it expects to have 1 million 155 thousand units of ammunition.

By October 2024, the Czech government will request the opinion of the National Economic Council on the feasibility of joining the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM II) as a prerequisite for the introduction of the euro.

Representatives of Ukraine and Sweden discussed the financial terms and obligations of Ukraine to participate in the project, as well as the terms, conditions, and mechanism for the procurement of CV-90 infantry fighting vehicles.

The Czech Republic called on its allies to purchase ammunition for Ukraine outside the EU due to the low level of shell production in Europe to meet Ukraine's needs.

Ukraine is actively developing partnerships in the defense industry, having concluded dozens of agreements on joint arms production with more than two dozen countries.

Zelensky said that further consolidation would be important to prepare for the upcoming European Council meeting at the level of leaders and to identify priorities for the rest of the year that Ukraine and Europe need.

Five EU leaders call on the bloc to fulfill its promises and provide Ukraine with enough weapons.

The United States is ready to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey as soon as it gets rid of the Russian S-400 air defense systems in its service.

Czech President Petr Pavel said that European countries should prepare for a possible Trump victory in the US elections. He believes that Trump can quickly reach an agreement with Putin that will not be beneficial for Ukraine and Europe.

The Czech Republic has signed a $6. 5 billion deal to purchase 24 F-35 fighter jets from the United States, the most expensive purchase in the history of the Czech armed forces. The fighters will begin arriving in 2031 to replace the country's current fleet of JAS-39 Gripen jets leased from Sweden.