Ukraine receives over $900 mln in military aid, EUR 80 mln in energy aid from Czech Republic since 2022 – Shmyhal
Ukraine has received more than $900 million in military aid and EUR 80 million in energy aid from the Czech Republic since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
"Ukraine highly values the comprehensive assistance of the Czech Republic and the Czech people during the full-scale war with Russia. First of all, we are grateful for military assistance. Since 2022, we have received more than $900 million in such support from the Czech Republic. The so-called Czech initiative to supply the defense forces with ammunition is key for us," Shmyhal said during a joint briefing with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala in Uzhgorod on Tuesday.
The Prime Minister reported that last year about 1.5 million shells were received under this initiative, and another 400,000 shells will be received in 2025.
The head of government also noted that since the beginning of the Russian invasion, Ukraine has received EUR 80 million in aid from the Czech Republic for the energy sector.
In addition, Shmyhal said that the parties would strengthen the integration of the Ukrainian and Czech defense industries, and also agreed on cooperation in the training of Ukrainian F-16 pilots.
