So I think this is one of the [main reasons] why we are helping.”About 400,000 Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war have settled in the Czech Republic. In proportion to its population, the Czech Republic has accepted more Ukrainians than any other European Union state. Her mother had a friend in the Czech Republic, so that’s where she went. Andrej Babis Babis, a fan of US president Donald Trump, has followed through on his campaign talk since becoming prime minister last December. The Czech premier indicated to other national leaders that while the Czech Republic would not be party to the EU loan, that should not be taken as a sign he would always sit in the same camp as Orbán and Fico.

Source: The Irish Times April 07, 2026 09:39 UTC