Germany’s contribution to Czech ammunition initiative among the largest, says Lipavský

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský thanked his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Prague for Germany’s support of the Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine. With over one billion euros pledged, Wadephul confirmed that Germany is one of the top contributors. The ministers stressed the importance of the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia. Lipavský reiterated Czech efforts to limit the movement of Russian diplomats within the Schengen Area. Wadephul said the idea must be carefully considered, including potential retaliatory steps. Both ministers signed a strategic dialogue programme for 2025–2027 and discussed funding for the Czech-German Future Fund.