{"id":1296001,"date":"2025-09-23T11:19:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T08:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/will-the-czech-republic-continue-to-supply-ammunition-to-ukraine-pavels-response\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T11:19:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T08:19:19","slug":"will-the-czech-republic-continue-to-supply-ammunition-to-ukraine-pavels-response","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/will-the-czech-republic-continue-to-supply-ammunition-to-ukraine-pavels-response\/","title":{"rendered":"Will the Czech Republic continue to supply ammunition to Ukraine: Pavel’s response"},"content":{"rendered":"

Czech President Petr Pavel has clearly spoken out in favor of maintaining the initiative to supply ammunition to Ukraine. He stressed that any attempts to reduce or curtail this program would be a “dangerous and regrettable” step that could undermine the trust of allies.<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the \u010cesk\u00e9 Noviny<\/a> newspaper, the head of state emphasized the effectiveness of the initiative, which ensures stable supplies of shells for Ukrainian defense. Pavel also added that thanks to this program, the Czech Republic has strengthened its authority among partners who invest billions in purchases.<\/p>\n

“If we want the world to function according to the rules, we must support those who have fallen victim to their violation. Today it is Ukraine, and tomorrow it could be us,” he said.<\/p>\n

Pavel also commented on the statements of the opposition party ANO, which promised to roll back the initiative<\/a> if it wins the elections. He insists that the program should continue, as it not only helps Ukraine, but also strengthens international solidarity.<\/p>\n

Czech initiative<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Czech Republic launched a program to supply ammunition to Ukraine in 2024 – in response to delays in weapons from the US. As Petr Pavel noted, before the Czech initiative, the Russians had a tenfold advantage in shells. Today, thanks to the efforts of the allies, this gap has significantly narrowed.<\/p>\n

The essence of the initiative is the accumulation of ammunition provided by Western partners, as well as the purchase of shells on international markets with subsequent shipment to Ukraine.<\/p>\n

In 2024, the Czech Republic coordinated the transfer of 1.5 million large-caliber shells thanks to funding from 14 countries. A further 1.8 million units are planned for 2025.<\/p>\n

Recall, Ukrainian Armored Vehicles and the Czech arms manufacturer Czechoslovak Group (CSG) have agreed on the joint production of 155-mm shells<\/a> and other large-caliber ammunition in Ukraine.<\/p>\n

Previously, a Czech company developed and transferred drones controlled by artificial intelligence to Ukraine<\/a> , and Ukrainian pilots will train in the Czech Republic<\/a> on the F-16 and L-39.<\/p>\n

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