Zelensky praises Czech support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised the Czech Republic for its long-term support in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression. In an exclusive interview with Czech Radio, he expressed deep gratitude to the country and its citizens. Zelensky highlighted a recent fundraising drive by the charity Dárek pro Putina (Gift for Putin), which raised more than CZK 165 million in just days to buy generators for Ukrainians facing harsh winter conditions amid Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. He also mentioned the Czech ammunition initiative and the country’s acceptance of Ukrainian refugees. Zelensky said the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, which he recently awarded to Czech President Petr Pavel in Kyiv, belongs to all Czech citizens.