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Babiš Wins Czech Vote and Moves to Curb State Arms Aid to Ukraine

He seeks to shift the Czech-run munitions drive toward NATO oversight, drawing immediate resistance from the Defence Ministry.

Overview

  • The ANO leader said Prague will not allocate any budget money for weapons to Ukraine, declaring "not a single koruna" will be spent.
  • He ordered a review of the Czech ammunition initiative and suggested placing it under NATO oversight, a proposal the Defence Ministry publicly rejected.
  • ANO won 80 of 200 seats and is pursuing a minority government backed by SPD and the Motorists, which together would reach roughly 108 deputies.
  • Czech arms manufacturers may continue private exports to Ukraine, Babiš said.
  • Since launch, the Czech-led scheme has delivered about 3.5 million large-caliber rounds to Ukraine with funding from partners including Germany.