Czechia May be Part of Potential Contingent in Ukraine, Says Pavel

Czechia is prepared to take part in negotiations on the possible deployment of military forces in Ukraine.

If such forces are established, the country may join them, President Petr Pavel said.

“There was a meeting at the level of chiefs of staff in London. Its main purpose was to discuss the modalities of a potential military presence in Ukraine. And the Czech Republic is ready to be part of these negotiations. And if there is a final decision to create such forces, I truly believe that the Czech Republic will become part of them,” Pavel said at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

However, according to the Czech president, it is very difficult to determine the mandate of military contingents before the start of negotiations.

“Therefore, first we need to have an agreement on military presence, then we need to discuss the mandate, mission, and its structure, composition,” Pavel explained.

Pavel reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support Saturday for Ukraine as he visited Kyiv, emphasizing continued military assistance, humanitarian aid, and long-term cooperation.

“I am proud of the Czech support for Ukraine,” Pavel said in a statement on X, noting that his country has been supplying medical supplies, weapons, and mobile drone jammers, as well as assisting in the preservation of Ukraine’s cultural heritage.

“I have come to Ukraine to emphasize that, even at a time of dynamic change, Czech support remains, will continue, and that we intend to contribute to the country’s post-war reconstruction,” Pavel stated.

The two leaders signed a declaration on strategic partnership, in which the Czech Republic pledged to deepen cooperation and support Ukraine’s path toward the EU.

Pavel has been a strong advocate of Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale “special military operation,” pushing for increased European military aid and advocating for Kyiv’s integration into Euro-Atlantic structures.

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