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Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced that the first batches of ammunition sourced outside Europe under his country’s initiative have been delivered to Ukraine.
Jun. 25
Europe
German federal prosecutors said the men were arrested in Frankfurt on
June 19 after allegedly “gathering information about a Ukrainian national” staying in the city.
Jun. 21
Ukraine
The express train from Prague, which had more than 300 passengers on board, was travelling to the Ukrainian town of Chop when it collided with the freight train, which was carrying calcium carbide.
Jun. 6
US
Major US and UK news outlets went ballistic after a report “proved” Russia was making three times the ammo at a quarter of the price of the West. Does this really add up?
Jun. 1
War in Ukraine
Unexpected delays, combined with shortfalls in production and components, have stymied the Czech initiative to procure much-needed ammunition for Ukraine.
Jun. 1
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces said earlier this year they were so low on supplies that they were forced to ration ammunition, letting Russia seize ground.
May. 30
War in Ukraine
Fifteen EU and NATO countries have contributed over €1.6 billion ($1.7 billion) to the Prague initiative to supply Kyiv with ammunition and weapons from outside Europe.
May. 29
EU
A years-long Czech investigation has revealed that two Russian spies who settled in the Czech Republic collected information for Russian intelligence that led to bombings and poisoning.
Apr. 30
War in Ukraine
Iran attacked Israel with more than 300 drones and missiles on Saturday, but 99% of them were intercepted by Israeli forces backed by allies, official Israeli reports said.
Apr. 15
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Europe and the US have huge plans for future production, but the critical bit is that it will be at least a month before emergency buys like this Greek ammo reach Kyiv’s gunners in quantity.
Apr. 3
Germany
A major Czech newspaper reported Moscow may have been buying pro-Russia speeches and votes from EU politicians elected in Germany, France, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Hungary.
Mar. 29
Armed Forces of Ukraine
It’s all European taxpayer money, the US hasn’t kicked in a dime. Meanwhile, the Kremlin is gaining ground in multiple sectors and Kyiv’s forces are having trouble stopping them.
Mar. 18
War in Ukraine
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said last week his country had raised funds to buy 300,000 artillery shells for Ukraine, lower than the 800,000 initially suggested by the Czech president.
Mar. 13
War in Ukraine
Since Europe struggled to provide munitions for Ukraine, President Pavel told a security conference in Munich last month that the Czech Republic could collect weaponry for Kyiv outside the continent.
Mar. 8
US
An EU Czech-led initiative that hopes to find $1.5 billion to buy 800,000 critically needed ammunition for the Ukrainian army is moving fast and Congress might vote for more next month.
Mar. 4
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced that the first batches of ammunition sourced outside Europe under his country’s initiative have been delivered to Ukraine.
Jun. 25