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2 days ago
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Czech president calls for efforts to end Ukraine war and safeguard Europe
Czech President Petr Pavel has called for every effort to be made to end the war in Ukraine and prevent its spread to Czechia. Source: Pavel in his remarks at memorials in the Šumava Mountains honouring US soldiers who died in World War II on 7 June 2025, writes České Noviny, as reported by European Pravda Details: The president paid tribute to US soldiers in two former Šumava villages, Zhůří and Gruberg, where one of the final battles of World War II occurred on 5 and 6 May 1945 between Hartmanice and Železná Ruda. Reflecting on the past, Pavel noted the absurdity of young lives lost in the war's final days: "And unfortunately, it's happening today as well." He stressed that peace is not guaranteed and requires active effort to maintain. "If there is a war in Ukraine today and people are dying just as senselessly, as absurd as it was here, for reasons many of us don't even understand, that is why we must do everything in our power not only to end the war in Ukraine but also to prevent it from reaching us as it has in the past." In Gruberg, Pavel added that the causes of World War II serve as a reminder: "If we are not vigilant enough, if we do not respond to these signals in time, then perhaps our successors will wonder how it is possible that we did not see this happen. Just as we can be surprised today when we look at the 1930s and ask ourselves how it's possible that they didn't see it then." Background On 2 June 2025, EU Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius shared the assessment of Western intelligence services that a Russian attack on European Union states could happen within the next few years. Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND) and the country's armed forces estimate that Russia views the West as a systemic enemy and is building up its military power and preparing for a large-scale confrontation with NATO. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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18-04-2025
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Trump has never been interested in Ukraine and its suffering, Czechia says on latest US remarks
Czechia has stated that it is Ukraine – not Russia – that accepted the US ceasefire proposal, commenting on a remark by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the possible abandonment of peace efforts in Ukraine. Source: Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský, as reported by European Pravda, citing Czech news outlet České Noviny Details: Following Rubio's remarks, Lipavský emphasised that Ukraine had accepted the US ceasefire proposal a month ago, while Russia continues to carry out cowardly attacks on civilians. He added that Europe is preparing for all possible scenarios, including a peaceful settlement. "But until then, we will continue to support Ukraine so that it can defend itself against Russian terror," he said. Lipavský attached to his post on X (Twitter) a fragment of his appearance on CNN Prima News on Wednesday, in which he noted that Russia has not yet accepted any of the options presented by the United States. "It's clear why. The Russians think they can still achieve their goals," he said. "Trump hasn't seemed interested in Ukraine from the very beginning. He's never cared – neither about the lives of Ukrainians nor the maintenance of international order," MEP Jan Farský wrote on X in response to Rubio's remarks. Farský added that the only thing Trump sees in Ukraine is business and resources for the United States. "And that's what he's been pursuing from the start. Regardless of the human cost, regardless of international law," Farský said. Background: Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pointed out that the United States was prepared to abandon efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine if no progress was made. French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot described the 17 April meeting in Paris as a diplomatic success for France, bringing American, European and Ukrainian representatives together at the same table. Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, described the meetings in Paris as "very productive" and shared a photo with Andrii Yermak, Head of the Ukrainian President's Office, and Defence Minister Rustem Umierov. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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07-02-2025
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Czechia extends protection for Ukrainians, tightens rules for Russian applicants
Czech President Petr Pavel signed a law on Feb. 6 to extend the protection period for Ukrainian refugees, the Czech news site České Noviny reported. The law also criminalizes unauthorized activities in favor of a foreign state and tightens requirements for Russian applicants seeking citizenship. Under the new provisions, temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees, set to expire in March, will be extended for another year in line with an EU-wide decision. This status allows refugees fleeing Russian aggression to access public healthcare, education, and employment opportunities in Czechia. The amended law also introduces a pathway for long-term residence permits for Ukrainian refugees who have lived in Czechia for over two years. Eligibility is conditional on financial independence, stable housing, and, for children, enrollment in a Czech school. The law also imposes criminal liability for unauthorized activities conducted in favor of a foreign state, with penalties ranging from up to five years in peacetime to a maximum of 15 years during martial law. New restrictions require Russian nationals seeking Czech citizenship to renounce their Russian citizenship and provide official proof of doing so. Exceptions will apply in specific cases, such as for asylum seekers. The legislative changes come as Czechia plays a key role in supporting Ukraine militarily. Prague unveiled its initiative to purchase artillery shells for Ukraine jointly with partners in early 2024 amid shell shortages caused mainly by delays in U.S. assistance. A similar procurement plan for 2025 is also in development, according to Czech Defense Minister Jana Cernochova. Read also: Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court through executive order We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
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05-02-2025
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68% of Poles and 44% of Czechs want Ukraine to win war against Russia
A survey conducted by the Central European Digital Media Observatory (CEDMO) on the occasion of the third anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine shows that 68% of Poles and 44% of Czechs want Ukraine to win the war against Russia. Source: České Noviny, as reported by European Pravda Details: The poll shows that Ukraine has more support in Poland, where 68% of the population wants it to win. 44% of respondents in Czechia support Ukraine's victory in the war. Meanwhile, less than a third of respondents in Slovakia want Ukrainians to win. Slovakia is the most likely country to want Russia to win the war: 17% of the population supports this option. Only 7% of respondents in Czechia support Russia, and 4% in Poland. The end of the war as a temporary peace, without a victory for either side, is supported by almost two-fifths of people in Czechia, one-third in Slovakia and one-fifth in Poland. Almost two-fifths of people in Czechia, one-third in Slovakia and one-fifth in Poland support an end to the war in the form of a temporary peace without a victory for either side. Lukáš Kutil, CEDMO data analyst, said that "in the Czech Republic, young people aged 16 to 24 (62%) especially want Ukraine to win". He said that the results of the survey were very positive. Quote: "Among Polish respondents, on the other hand, the oldest respondents aged 65 and over (79%) are the most in favour of Ukraine's victory." Details: The opinions of residents of Czechia were researched for CEDMO by Median, and in Slovakia and Poland by Ipsos. The survey was conducted in the last quarter of last year. It involved 2,999 people in Czechia. The survey in Czechia and Slovakia also asked people what scenarios of the Russian-Ukrainian war they feared most. Respondents most often expressed fears that the war would last for many years – 67% in Czechia and 71% in Slovakia. About 55% of Czechs and three-fifths of Slovaks fear that the conflict will escalate into an open war between Russia and NATO. More than half of the population of both countries fear that the fighting will move closer to the territory of Czechia and Slovakia. Background: Among Poles, the number of opponents of military aid to Ukraine has increased – 49% favour continuing assistance. The majority of Czech citizens do not express interest in the situation in Ukraine, and almost 60% of them disapprove of the Czech government's actions to support the country in defending itself against full-scale Russian aggression. Support UP or become our patron!
