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Czech 2026 budget passes but defence outlays fall short of NATO pledge

Czech lawmakers approved the 2026 budget, keeping defence at 1.7% of GDP despite NATO and President Petr Pavel’s calls to reach the targets outlined by the US following a push from the Trump administration to aim for 5% of total spending.

Euronews

Asian cyber-spy group breached 37 foreign governments as US works to patch vulnerabilities across agencies: report

The ‘methods, targets and scale of operations are alarming,’ a cybersecurity firm said

The Independent UK

Czech government faces parliamentary no-confidence vote over row with the president

The government has a majority to survive the vote in the lower house of parliament, which could happen on Tuesday.

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Ukraine war briefing: Czechs offer drone-hunting jets as Zelenskyy flags air defence shortages

The light L-159 fighter is likely the plane promised by president of Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, to Volodymyr Zelenskyy. What we know on day 1,424

The Guardian - AU

Right-wing billionaire Andrej Babiš sworn in as Czech Republic's new prime minister

The new coalition is set to follow Hungary and Slovakia and shift the Czech Republic away from supporting Ukraine in Russia's nearly four-year war.

Euronews

Ukraine and Europe will be ready to present ‘refined’ peace plan to US ‘in near future’, Zelenskyy says – as it happened

Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine remained ‘committed to a real peace’ after US president hints he could walk away from Kyiv

The Guardian - UK

‘Trumpist’ Czech PM-elect refuses to sell business empire amid conflict-of-interest row

Billionaire populist Andrej Babiš insists he will meet legal obligations before taking office but does not explain how

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Czech election winner Andrej Babiš signs coalition deal with right-wing fringe parties

The announcement comes after the Czech Republic’s president asked Babiš to form a new government after his party's victory in last month’s parliamentary elections.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky accuses Putin of using oil tankers for spying and sabotage missions

Volodymyr Zelensky claims the tankers are not only used by Russia to earn money, ‘but also for reconnaissance and even sabotage activities’

The Independent UK

Andrej Babiš to hold talks with other Czech parties on forming government

Billionaire faces tricky task trying to secure enough support to become PM after ANO wins elections without majority

The Guardian - UK

Babis Pledges Loyalty To Europe As Czech Government Talks Begin

Czech billionaire ex-premier Andrej Babis vowed loyalty to Europe as he met the president to start talks on a new government Sunday, a day after his movement topped a national vote.

International Business Times

Why a Trump-inspired billionaire could turn the Czech Republic against Ukraine

Opinion polls suggest Andrej Babis is poised to beat the pro-Western coalition that ousted him four years ago

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says US would defend Poland and Baltic states from Russian attack

It comes as the UK sent fighter jets to Poland in a warning to Putin to stay out of Nato territory after repeated incursions

The Independent UK

Mysterious envelope to reveal secrets of Czechoslovakia’s founding father

The sealed document was entrusted to the National Archive in 2005

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China cuts ties with Czech President Petr Pavel over meeting with Dalai Lama

Beijing says it has "lodged serious protests with the Czech side" after Petr Pavel travelled to India to congratulate the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday.

The Independent UK

China cuts ties with Czech President Petr Pavel over his meeting with the Dalai Lama

China says it's suspending all contact with Czech President Petr Pavel

Euronews

Czech President Petr Pavel signs law criminalising communist propaganda

The changes come following calls from some Czech institutions, including the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes, to correct what they said was an imbalance in the legal system.

Reason

Citizen Fundraisers Outpace E.U. in Arming Ukraine Against Russia

While the E.U. has fallen short on arms pledges, grassroots fundraisers and independent initiatives have delivered millions of dollars in munitions and supplies to Ukraine.

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Czech Republic appoints new justice minister after bitcoin donation scandal

The country's former justice minister, Pavel Blažek, resigned last month after his ministry accepted a donation of bitcoin and sold them for €40 million.

Al Jazeera

Putin expresses ‘hope’ that nuclear weapons will not be needed in Ukraine

Comments aired ahead of Putin’s three-day ceasefire; Zelenskyy says he does ‘not believe’ Russia will stick to pledge.

International Business Times

Zelensky Says Does 'Not Believe' Russian Truce Promises

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that he did "not believe" Russia would adhere to a coming three-day truce to coincide with Moscow's Victory Day celebrations.

Euronews

Zelenskyy accuses Putin of stalling peace efforts ahead of Saudi talks

Zelenskyy accuses Putin of continuing to act as an “aggressor” in the war as the Kremlin continues its heavy aerial bombardment of Ukraine despite limited ceasefire agreement.

Euronews

Multiple regions of Ukraine targeted in overnight Russian air strikes, officials say

A strike on Odesa came shortly before a visit by President of the Czech Republic, Peter Pavel, who committed further aid to Ukraine's war-torn regions.

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Czech President Injured While Riding Motorcycle on Race Track

Czech President Petr Pavel has been taken to hospital after injuring himself while riding a motorcycle. Here's everything you need to know.

Evening Standard

Czech President Petr Pavel taken to hospital after injuring himself riding motorcycle

Petr Pavel was taken to hospital for observation after injury on motorbike

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