Czechia's new defense strategy calls for strengthening of NATO's eastern flank
At the same time, Ukraine's ambassador to the Czech Republic is calling for more stringent sanctions against Russia reflecting security concerns.
Czech Republic set to train another 4,000 Ukrainian troops this year
Unlike France, the country does not plan to send military instructors directly to Ukraine, according to Defense Minister Jana Černochová.
Pavel meets Zelenskyy, pledges new security deal and more arms
At an international summit, the Czech president promised to help supply Ukraine with over 1 million pieces of ammunition and pledged closer cooperation.
Putin: Talk of Russia invading Czechia is 'nonsense'
Along with his pledges to not invade any other NATO countries, the Russian president criticized the military alliance's expansion.
Czechia bolsters Ukraine aid amid Putin's bid to undermine Western support
Chief of Staff Karel Řehka said Vladimir Putin's downplaying of the Russian invasion is an effort to erode support in the West.
The Czech military has significantly shrunk since joining NATO
There are currently 36,000 active soldiers and employees within the Czech military, less than half of the 77,000 members it had in 1999.
Czechia confirms it will host its largest NATO event in over 20 years
The meeting, expected to take place in May 2024, will see heads of states come in their dozens to discuss European and global security policy.
Petr Fiala ratifies landmark Czech-US cooperation agreement
The treaty provides a legal basis for the potential deployment of the US military on Czech territory.
Largest NATO air exercise to date begins in Germany with Czech participation
The training will involve 10,000 soldiers from 25 countries and will last over 10 days.
Czechia signs major defense treaty with US allowing troops to fight in Czechia
Czechia's defense minister said the cooperation agreement doesn't allow the establishment of a US military base in Czechia.
Czech Air Force enters the 21st century with US-made Viper fighter helicopters
The first of a dozen new helicopters was officially taken over by Czech officials and will arrive next month.
King Charles congratulates Czech pilot on turning 100
Emil Boček is the last surviving Czech pilot who fought for the British Royal Air Force during World War II.
Presidents Pavel and Zelenskyy discuss ongoing Czech support to Ukraine
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy also offered congratulations to the president on officially taking office.
Czechia sends over CZK 40 billion in military aid to Ukraine, with more to come
A joint effort by the government, defense industry, and public raised money for dozens of tanks and other military equipment.
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The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Number of deadly accidents on Czech roads decreases, Venus and Jupiter on the night sky, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 22, 2023.
Czech fundraiser to send rocket launcher to Ukraine raises millions in first 4 hours
The launcher built on a Tatra truck body will be named after the legendary plowman Přemysl because it can level a three hectare area.
Tomáš the tank, donated by the Czech public, takes part in war
A national fundraising campaign raised over CZK 30 million to purchase the tank, which has been used by Ukraine's military.
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