Overview

• Babiš spoke with Zelensky on October 9, voiced support for Ukraine and said a personal visit next year is possible if circumstances allow.
• He has stated the Czech state will stop using its budget to buy weapons for Ukraine and will instead provide assistance through European Union programs.
• He said he sees no problem with exports of Czech-made arms to Ukraine by domestic manufacturers.
• ANO won 34.51% in the parliamentary elections and is negotiating to form a new government.
• Czech President Petr Pavel warned that ending ammunition-supply initiatives would primarily harm the Czech Republic.