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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Putin wants to continue fighting, says Czech foreign minister
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský has stated that while Ukraine and the international community are demanding that Russia stop the fighting, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin wants to continue the war he has unleashed. Source: Lipavský on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: Lipavský's comment came after Putin claimed that he is willing to hold direct talks with Kyiv in Istanbul on Thursday 15 May. However, Putin did not mention the proposal for a 30-day truce agreed by the coalition of the willing. Quote from Lipavský: "It is simple. Ukraine and the democratic world demands a ceasefire, Putin wants to keep shooting." Background: Following the summit on 10 May, the coalition of the willing demanded that Russia agree to a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting 12 May. European Pravda reported that the EU and the US plan to ramp up sanctions against Russia if Putin rejects the ceasefire. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
CNN
01-05-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Czech Foreign Minister Discusses His Country's Support for Ukraine and the Evolving State of the EU
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský discusses his country's support for Ukraine, as well as the evolving state of the EU.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Czechia guarantees monthly ammunition supplies to Ukraine until September 2025
Czechia has confirmed that Ukraine will receive guaranteed monthly ammunition deliveries until the autumn of 2025 through a Czech-led initiative enabling partner countries to jointly finance arms purchases on global markets. Source: Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský, as reported by European Pravda Details: Lipavský stated that the Czech initiative now has sufficient funding to supply ammunition to Ukraine on a monthly basis until September. He revealed that when it comes to the Czech initiative, the key point is that the financing is now secured and the initiative has enough resources to provide Ukraine with ammunition every month until September. The foreign minister stressed that this was made possible through contributions from Canada, Norway, the Netherlands and Denmark. Lipavský noted that the initiative had reduced the effectiveness of Russian artillery by 500%. He explained that the ammunition ratio between the Ukrainian and Russian forces had improved from 1:10 to 1:2, calling it a crucial development. He also highlighted that Czech industry delivered 1.5 million shells to Ukraine in 2024, including half a million large-calibre 155 mm and 152 mm rounds. Concluding, Lipavský stated that this material must be delivered to Ukraine so it can defend itself against Putin's imperial war of aggression. Background: Czechia is also a member of the drone coalition for Ukraine. Czech President Petr Pavel recently stated that his country is ready to take part in an international mission to send troops to Ukraine in the event of a potential peace deal. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Czech foreign minister: Russia uses diplomats for sabotage acts in the EU
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský has warned that Russian intelligence services are using Russian diplomats and their families to carry out acts of sabotage in Europe. Source: German public-broadcasting radio station Deutschlandfunk, citing Lipavský in an interview with Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland newsroom, as reported by European Pravda Details: Lipavský spoke about the unprecedented network represented by Russian diplomats and their families, with at least 2,000 individuals in the Schengen Area. He said this situation is entirely unacceptable. Quote: "The number of diplomats, their family members, military personnel, and their families currently amounts to at least 2,000 people. The exact number could be even higher, as this only includes those officially registered." The minister added that Czechia intends to propose limiting freedom of movement within the Schengen Area. The goal is for Russian diplomats, their staff, and all their relatives to require a visa if they wish to travel from one EU country to another. Lipavský hopes these restrictions will be included in the 16th sanctions package against Russia. Quote: "We must protect our people from Russian sabotage and prevent Russian diplomats from causing us harm." The minister also cautioned against falling into Putin's negotiation trap, where Russia dictates the terms for talks. Background: Earlier, media reports revealed that the 16th sanctions package would target Russian aluminium, agricultural products, the shadow fleet of tankers, liquefied natural gas and the banking sector. However, it was recently announced that the European Union will not include a complete ban on the purchase of Russian liquefied natural gas in the new sanctions package. Support UP or become our patron!
