The Czech Prime Minister announced that 20 countries pledged to contribute enough money to buy half a million artillery shells for Ukraine according to Prague's initiative.
“This initiative is not a one-time project. Our goal is to create an ammunition supply system for heavy weapons in the long term. This will help change the situation on the front lines," Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on April 16, referring to efforts led by this country to raise funds to buy ammunition from outside Europe for Ukraine.
According to Mr. Fiala, about 20 countries have joined the Czech initiative, including Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and Poland. He once said Ukraine could receive the first batch of artillery shells under the initiative in June.
“Thanks to them, we can now supply half a million artillery shells. We believe there will be more deliveries,” Mr. Fiala said. “There is no reason why donors cannot deliver an additional million rounds over the next 12 months.”
