Czech Eurosceptic Babis Forms Coalition with Extreme Right
Czech Coalition Deal Signals Potential Shift in Ukraine Support
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Coalition Agreement adn Rightward Shift
A coalition agreement between the ANO party led by Andrej babiš, the Eurosceptic Motorists party, and the pro-Russian far-right SPD party is expected to be signed on monday, according to the Financial Times. This development is anticipated to push the Czech government further to the right.
The formation of this coalition is highly likely to reduce support for Ukraine, as reported by VŽ, a Lithuanian business news outlet.
Reduced Military Aid to Ukraine
Following recent elections, Andrej Babiš confirmed his government intends to end budgetary funding for arms support to Ukraine. He also voiced criticism of a Prague-based initiative aimed at supplying artillery ammunition to Kyiv.
