Czech FM: Ukraine must remain an effective European bulwark against Russian imperial ambitions

Czechia is closely analyzing the U.S. proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine and is discussing it with allies in the Coalition of the Willing, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský said in a statement published on the Foreign Ministry’s website.

According to Lipavský, the current draft includes provisions that would affect not only Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, but also Europe’s defense capability. Further diplomatic steps, he added, will focus on adjusting the plan so that it does not compromise Czech security.

“Czechia continues to back Ukraine. Ukraine was, is, and must remain an effective European bulwark against Russian imperial ambitions, the minister said. He stressed it is essential to seek additional resources for supporting Ukraine and to maintain sanctions that limit Russia’s war machine.

Lipavský also noted that he had discussed the latest developments and Europe’s next steps  with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, whom he assured of full support, as well as with Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen.