Czech president to NYT: Ukraine must be realistic about reclaiming occupied land
Ukraine’s future will be a major topic at this week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York where president Petr Pavel will speak.
Edison Filmhub to screen Ukrainian documentary with director Q&A
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On Sept. 4, the cinema will host a free screening of Bring Me Back Home, a documentary charting the story of Ukrainian prisoners deported to Russia.
How Russia's shadow still looms over Czech society and business
New findings have revealed a Russian spy teaching at Czechia's oldest university just five years ago and over 12,000 Russia-linked firms based in Czechia.
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.
EU leaders will meet in Prague to discuss Ukraine aid this week
Following the latest attack by Russia on Kharkiv, Czech PM Petr Fiala has invited multiple EU leaders to meet in Prague on May 28.
Most Czechs say their country accepted too many refugees, poll finds
Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Czech Republic has granted nearly 600,000 temporary protection visas.
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.
Prague voices defiance amid Russian elections and Mariupol anniversary
Twin narratives of electoral manipulation and wartime atrocities coalesced into a resounding condemnation of the Kremlin’s actions this weekend in Prague.
Fighter jets over Charles Bridge to mark Czech NATO anniversary
The event observes the 25-year-anniversary of Czechia joining NATO – ex-U.S. President Bill Clinton is also in the capital to mark the event.
High stakes in Prague as V4 leaders grapple with key issues amid Ukraine discord
As the prime ministers of Czechia, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary convene in Prague today, strategic differences may signal a bleak future for the alliance.
Putin's regime 'monstrous': Czech PM on second anniversary of Russian invasion
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and other spoke out today on the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, urging continued assistance.
Prague marks Ukrainian invasion anniversary with film screenings
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Screenings of documentaries will take place at cinemas citywide; all screenings are English-friendly and proceeds go to the war effort in Ukraine.
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.
United for Ukraine rally to take place at Prague's Old Town Square
Czech President Petr Pavel will speak in support of Ukraine on Feb. 24 during an event that will also feature a message from Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russia accuses Czechia of supplying weapons used in Belgorod attack
The Czech Republic did not heed Russia's call to participate in a UN Security Council meeting in the wake of the attack on Belgorod yesterday.
