Czech President Petr Pavel sues the government over NATO summit representation.
Petr Pavel
The United States plans to reduce military aircraft and ships in Europe, cutting F-16 fighter jets from 150 to 100 and reconnaissance aircraft from 26 to 15, prompting NATO allies to warn of security risks and reassess their own defense strategies amid shifting European power balance.
Nine of eighteen countries withdrew from a Czech-led ammunition alliance supporting Ukraine, threatening critical artillery supply as new Czech leadership deprioritizes aid to address domestic energy crisis concerns.
Czech President Petr Pavel urged NATO to adopt a tougher stance against Russia, warning the alliance may need to shoot down Russian aircraft violating airspace and proposing asymmetric measures including internet cutoffs and enhanced financial sanctions.
Czech President Calls on NATO to "Show Its Teeth" Over Russian Provocations
Czech military chief Gen. Karel Řehka says Ukraine should join NATO as a "logical step" for European security.
Nicușor Dan to host Bucharest Format 9 and Nordic Summit. Guests include Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Mark Rutte and other leaders
King Charles III addressed Congress, urging unified support for Ukraine's defense and just peace, emphasizing strengthened transatlantic partnerships and NATO's collective security role amid contemporary threats.
Argentine President Javier Milei hosted Czech President Petr Pavel at Casa Rosada, signing a double-taxation agreement after two decades of negotiations to strengthen bilateral economic ties and investment flows between the nations.
Czech President Petr Pavel warned NATO against Middle East intervention during Argentina visit, signaling European discomfort with Trump's military escalation and asserting the alliance's territorial defense mandate.
Czech President Petr Pavel appeals to the court to represent the country at the NATO summit.
Czech Republic likely to miss NATO defence-spending target, PM tells FT
NATO's internal divisions are driving some countries to consider alternative security architectures with Ukraine as a key partner.
Czech President Petr Pavel urged NATO to respond more firmly to Russian provocations through military and economic measures, warning Moscow exploits allied hesitation by operating below Article 5 thresholds.
Ukraine war briefing: Putin promises revenge after blaming Kyiv for Luhansk attack he says killed six
Polish President and NATO secretary general arrive in Bucharest ahead of B9 Summit.
Czech Republic president on Trump’s anger with Europe over Iran war response: ‘We are not part of it’
Doosan Enerbility signed supply chain agreements with Vietnamese firms for the Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear plant project, advancing South Korea's effort to expand nuclear power exports into Southeast Asia and compete against Russian market dominance.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis says the country will fulfill its NATO commitments.
Czech leaders clash over NATO representation as President Pavel seeks a role at the Ankara summit.
Czech Defense Ministry Pushes for Higher Military Spending After This Year’s Reduction
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis says his country is unlikely to meet NATO's 2% defense spending target.
Europe seeks ways to insulate NATO from Trump's unpredictability
Czech President Petr Pavel urged NATO to respond more decisively to Russia's systematic provocations on its eastern flank, advocating for stronger economic sanctions, technological restrictions, and military readiness to counter gradual destabilization tactics.
Czech President Petr Pavel urges Nato to take strong action against Russia's provocations.
Leaders from NATO and Northern Europe gather in Bucharest for the B9 summit to strengthen deterrence against Russia.
Russia is planning to launch attacks on three European nations, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
During Czech President Petr Pavel's visit, Argentina and the Czech Chamber of Commerce identified export diversification opportunities, with Argentine exports to the Czech Republic rising 31.8% to $12.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visits Prague to discuss security with Prime Minister Babiš.
The US NATO envoy urged allies to contribute fairly after the Czech Republic cut its defense budget. The 2026 budget allocates 154.8 billion crowns to defense. The cut may affect NATO's overall defense capabilities.
