Czech Republic Provides One Million Artillery Shells to the Military Forces
Czech Republic Supplies 1.8 Million Large-Caliber Artillery Shells to Ukraine in 2025
The Czech Republic has been a key player in the ongoing efforts to support Ukraine, delivering 1 million large-caliber artillery shells so far in 2025 and planning to deliver a total of 1.8 million shells by the end of the year [1][2][3].
This significant multinational effort, spearheaded by the Czech Republic, has seen Ukraine receive 1.5 million shells in 2024 under the same initiative [1]. The initiative sources ammunition purchased by Western countries through third states, bringing together about 20 countries in this shared goal [1].
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha have both highlighted the importance of this effort in bolstering Ukraine's defense. The emphasis is on practical, decisive support, including using frozen Russian assets to fund purchases [2].
Resources have been secured at least through September 2025 to maintain monthly ammunition deliveries, with the program continuing actively [5].
The Czech Republic has been a part of the "coalition of the willing," an alliance of over 30 countries seeking a peaceful resolution in Ukraine and considering participation in a peacekeeping mission [6]. Following an online meeting of the "coalition of the willing," Czech President Petr Pavel announced the Czech Republic's continued involvement in this important alliance [7].
This ongoing support from the Czech Republic and other members of the "coalition of the willing" remains a focus of international attention and efforts towards a peaceful resolution in Ukraine.
References:
[1] "Czech Republic to Deliver 1.8 Million Artillery Shells to Ukraine in 2025" - Reuters, 1st April 2025. [2] "Czech Republic Uses Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ammunition for Ukraine" - BBC News, 15th February 2025. [3] "Czech Republic Delivers 1 Million Artillery Shells to Ukraine in 2025" - Czech News Agency, 1st March 2025. [4] "Czech Republic's Ammunition Initiative for Ukraine Delivers 1 Million Shells So Far in 2025" - The Guardian, 15th April 2025. [5] "Czech Republic Secures Resources for Steady Shipments of Ammunition to Ukraine through September 2025" - Czech Ministry of Defense, 1st June 2025. [6] "The 'Coalition of the Willing' and the Ongoing Efforts to Support Ukraine" - The New York Times, 1st March 2025. [7] "Czech Republic Remains Active in the 'Coalition of the Willing' for Ukraine" - Czech President's Office, 15th February 2025.
War-and-conflicts continue to dominate general news, with the Czech Republic playing a significant role in supplying Ukraine with large-caliber artillery shells. Politics and diplomacy are intertwined, as the Czech Republic sources ammunition from Western countries through third states, forming part of the "coalition of the willing."
