French President Emmanuel Macron visited Prague to discuss a Czech initiative for purchasing weapons outside Europe for Ukraine, meeting with Czech President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Petr Fiala.
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Macron visited Prague to clarify France's standpoint on a Czech plan to buy weapons outside Europe for Ukraine
Macron visited Prague on 5 March to clarify France's position regarding the Czech plan to purchase ammunition outside Europe for Ukraine
At the Munich Security Conference, Pavel stated Czechia found 500,000 155-mm ammunition and 300,000 122-mm shells that could be delivered within weeks
Prague aims to raise $1.5 billion for ammunition for Ukraine
Around 15 countries are ready to join the initiative including France
Macron stated France would participate in the initiative but did not disclose contribution details
Ukraine will soon receive the first batch of ammunition purchased from outside the EU
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Prague on March 5 to meet Czech President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Petr Fiala and discuss plans to purchase ammunition for Ukraine outside of Europe
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