Czechia calls for stronger Ukrainian strikes against Russia’s war machine

Outgoing Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala (Civic Democrats, ODS) said it is essential to support Ukraine’s ability to hit Russia’s energy network and military-industrial complex deep inside its territory. He spoke after joining the so-called coalition of the willing meeting via video link. Fiala noted there was consensus that the goal should be a ceasefire along the current front line, but at the same time stressed the need to block financing of Russia’s war machine, mainly through pressure on its energy sector. He welcomed new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies as an important step to increase pressure on Moscow.