Czech leaders welcome new US military aid package for Ukraine

Czech leaders have welcomed a decision by the US House of Representatives to approve USD 61 billion in military aid for Ukraine. Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Saturday evening that he greatly appreciated the move and pointed out that he had discussed the matter just days ago in Washington with House Speaker Mike Johnson.

The Czech minister of foreign affairs, Jan Lipavský, said the American legislators’ decision had come at the most opportune time. He said on social media that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, freedom and democracy could only be stopped by joint action, adding that Europe must also do more.