The Czech government has approved a new long-term commitment to Ukraine’s recovery, announcing that from 2026 to 2030 it will allocate $42 million annually under its national reconstruction program.
Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský confirmed the decision after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Novinky reported on Septemver 3.
The program, launched in 2023, has become a key instrument of Czech support for Ukraine’s recovery from Russia’s war. Lipavský emphasized that through the initiative, Prague also benefits from European Union assistance. In March, the EU approved two projects for the Czech Republic worth $168 million in total.
According to the minister, the funds will be distributed via the National Development Bank and directed toward humanitarian aid and rebuilding projects. He described the program as “a flagship of the Czechia`s good name in the world.”
Between 2023 and 2025, Prague allocated $21 million annually to Ukraine’s recovery under the same framework.
Lipavský also noted that this Sunday will mark six months since Ukraine accepted the US ceasefire plan, while Russia has continued to show no interest in ending its war of aggression.
Earlier, Czech President Petr Pavel stated that if peacekeeping forces were ever deployed in Ukraine, Czechia could—and should—take part. He stressed that Prague has played an active role in the peace process and has supported Ukraine from the outset of Russia’s invasion. Pavel added that the scope of Czech involvement would ultimately depend on the conditions set in any agreement.
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