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The Balkan countries still have Soviet weapons stockpiles that could be a cheaper alternative to NATO weapons for Ukraine, but some of them refuse to accept direct deliveries.
The EU is preparing to completely cut off Russian gas supplies through Ukraine by the end of the year, as it has already sharply reduced its imports of Russian gas, oil, and coal over the past two years.
The Vatican calls Macron's proposal to send troops to Ukraine a "frightening scenario" that could lead to further escalation.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said that French President Emmanuel Macron's initiative to discuss the deployment of Western troops to Ukraine deserves attention.
The Netherlands orders 9 DITA anti-aircraft missile systems from the Czech Republic as part of its aid package to Ukraine.
Tusk criticized Fico for opposing military aid to Ukraine, suggesting that without such aid, the Russian border would move further.
The United States will not send troops to Ukraine, even for non-combat missions, the White House national security spokesman says.
European leaders say they have no plans to send ground troops to Ukraine.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas announced that Estonia will allocate 0. 25% of its GDP for military support to Ukraine for four years.
Farmers in Warsaw protested against food imports from Ukraine by assembling a tank from hay bales with the slogan "AgroAbrams".
The Czech Republic and Poland are not considering sending troops to Ukraine, according to statements by their prime ministers after a meeting in Paris, where the possibility remained open but not agreed upon by European countries.
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.