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Czech Prime Minister to Decide Future of Ammunition Initiative

12/22/2025

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Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said a decision on the future of the Czech-led artillery ammunition initiative will come on January 7.
The initiative delivered 1.5 million shells in 2024 and aims for 1.8 million by end-2025 to help Ukraine counter Russia.
Babis raised concerns about potential corruption and previously criticized the program as overpriced.
President Petr Pavel and NATO allies support the initiative, while Babis' coalition partners oppose it.

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Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said a decision on the future of the Czech-led artillery ammunition initiative will come on January 7.
The initiative delivered 1.5 million shells in 2024 and aims for 1.8 million by end-2025 to help Ukraine counter Russia.
Babis raised concerns about potential corruption and previously criticized the program as overpriced.
President Petr Pavel and NATO allies support the initiative, while Babis' coalition partners oppose it.