PRAGUE: 4 Central European nations stay deeply divided over the right way to resolve Russia‘s battle towards Ukraine, their overseas ministers stated Thursday.
The overseas ministers from the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia met Thursday and mentioned a Czech plan to accumulate ammunition that Ukraine badly wants from third nations exterior the European Union.
“It’s a necessity to spice up help for Ukraine in all areas together with army help,” Czech Overseas Minister Jan Lipavsky stated.
Underneath the plan, the Czechs search to acquire 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine. Czech leaders beforehand stated the primary shells ought to be delivered to Ukraine no later than June.
At the very least 18 nations have joined the initiative, Czech leaders have beforehand stated.
Polish Overseas Minister Radek Sikorski known as the Czech plan an “wonderful thought.”
“We’re very glad to contribute,” he stated. Sikorski stated Poland would contribute funds in addition to assist ship the ammunition to the entrance.
However the overseas ministers of Hungary and Slovakia stated they aren’t prepared to alter their strict refusal to supply arms to Ukraine.
“Hungary has not and won’t ship any weapons to Ukraine,” Hungarian Overseas Minister Peter Szijjarto stated.
Slovakia’s view has not modified as a result of “the battle does not have a army answer,” its overseas minister, Juraj Blanar, stated.
The overseas ministers from the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia met Thursday and mentioned a Czech plan to accumulate ammunition that Ukraine badly wants from third nations exterior the European Union.
“It’s a necessity to spice up help for Ukraine in all areas together with army help,” Czech Overseas Minister Jan Lipavsky stated.
Underneath the plan, the Czechs search to acquire 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine. Czech leaders beforehand stated the primary shells ought to be delivered to Ukraine no later than June.
At the very least 18 nations have joined the initiative, Czech leaders have beforehand stated.
Polish Overseas Minister Radek Sikorski known as the Czech plan an “wonderful thought.”
“We’re very glad to contribute,” he stated. Sikorski stated Poland would contribute funds in addition to assist ship the ammunition to the entrance.
However the overseas ministers of Hungary and Slovakia stated they aren’t prepared to alter their strict refusal to supply arms to Ukraine.
“Hungary has not and won’t ship any weapons to Ukraine,” Hungarian Overseas Minister Peter Szijjarto stated.
Slovakia’s view has not modified as a result of “the battle does not have a army answer,” its overseas minister, Juraj Blanar, stated.
