President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Woman Olena Zelenska arrived within the Czech Republic on Might 4 for an official go to, Zelensky introduced on X.
Czech President Petr Pavel will host Zelensky on the Prague Fortress later within the afternoon, marking the Ukrainian chief's first go to to the nation since July 2023.
Prague has provided army assist, championed European Union efforts to safe weapons for Ukraine, and supplied refuge for a whole lot of 1000’s of Ukrainians who’ve fled the struggle.
Zelensky thanked the Czech Republic for its "principled help" and highlighted key areas of cooperation.
"The Czech artillery initiative has confirmed efficient, and we’ll proceed this effort," he wrote on X. "One other space of cooperation is the event of our army aviation, increasing pilot coaching packages, and supporting our F-16 fleet."
The Czech artillery initiative, backed by Canada, Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark, and different international locations, has considerably bolstered Ukraine's artillery capabilities.
Launched in 2024 to counter ammunition shortages brought on by delayed U.S. assist, this system focuses on pooling assets to quickly provide Ukraine's front-line forces.
Zelensky stated discussions would additionally deal with diplomatic coordination and "joint strain on Russia to attain a long-lasting ceasefire and an finish to the struggle."
Pavel visited Ukraine on March 20–21, his second journey since taking workplace, the place he met with Zelensky and reaffirmed Czech help for Ukraine's protection and reconstruction efforts.
The Kyiv IndependentMaria Repko
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