Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has announced that the Czech Republic will stop providing financial aid to Ukraine, citing economic strain and domestic shortfalls in public spending.
In an interview with the Czech daily Deník, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš stated that his government can no longer allocate funds from the national budget to support Ukraine. He explained that the Czech Republic itself is facing financial challenges, particularly in social sectors such as education and healthcare.
“From the Czech budget we can no longer give money to Ukraine, because we do not even have enough for our own school cooks or informal caregivers,” Babiš said, highlighting the increasing pressure on the state’s finances.
The statement comes amid growing debate within the European Union over the sustainability of long-term financial and military assistance to Ukraine. Analysts note that Babiš’s position reflects a rising sentiment among some EU member states to prioritize domestic welfare spending over international aid commitments.
Opposition figures and humanitarian organizations, however, have criticized the move, warning that reducing support for Ukraine could undermine European unity and weaken Ukraine’s resilience against ongoing aggression.
