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Czech Initiative Raises $6.2M for Ukraine’s Power Needs

1/26/2026

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A Czech crowdfunding initiative, "A Gift for Putin," raised $6.2 million in five days to provide generators and heaters for Ukraine amid Russian attacks on its power infrastructure.
Launched on January 21, the campaign drew about 75,000 donors, with more than $47,000 raised within hours.
Organizers plan to deliver two diesel generators to medical facilities.
Czech President Petr Pavel announced potential transfers of combat aircraft to Ukraine to counter drone threats.

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A Czech crowdfunding initiative, "A Gift for Putin," raised $6.2 million in five days to provide generators and heaters for Ukraine amid Russian attacks on its power infrastructure.
Launched on January 21, the campaign drew about 75,000 donors, with more than $47,000 raised within hours.
Organizers plan to deliver two diesel generators to medical facilities.
Czech President Petr Pavel announced potential transfers of combat aircraft to Ukraine to counter drone threats.