In defiance of the Fico government: the Slovaks collected almost 4 million euros for ammunition for Ukraine

Slovaks, despite the position of the Fico government, collected 3.9 million euros for the Armed Forces of Ukraine/Collage Channel 24

The government under the leadership of Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico has repeatedly stated that it will not participate in military assistance to our state. However, obviously, the Slovaks themselves do not support such a position.

Fico previously constantly advocated for the cessation of military assistance to Ukraine, and supported only humanitarian support. The Slovaks decided to demonstrate their solidarity with Ukraine and collected almost 4 million euros for our state for ammunition for the Armed Forces of Ukraine within the framework of the Czech initiative.

Collected almost 4 million euros

According to data published on the website of the Ammunition for Ukraine initiative, in Slovakia, concerned citizens collected 3.9 million in just 12 days euros for military aid to Ukraine.

At first, activists planned to collect 250 thousand euros and join the Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for Kyiv, despite the decision of the government of Robert Fico not to provide military assistance to our state. Subsequently, the figure grew to a million euros.

However, they managed to collect even more. It is known that as of now the number of those who helped our state has reached more than 60 thousand people. This fundraising started on April 16.

The campaign is the result of the combined efforts of several organizations and activists with many years of experience in helping Ukraine, in particular, Mier Ukrajine, Darček pre Putina, Donio and All4Ukraine .

What is known about the Czech initiative: the main thing

• Recall that back in February, Czech President Petr Pavel announced that his country had found 800 thousand shells for Ukraine, but funding was required to transfer them.
• Czech President Peter Pavel told reporters on March 7 that the entire amount for ammunition for the defense forces had been collected. He said that the shells “should be in Ukraine in the coming weeks.”
• Already on April 15, the Czech Republic entered into contracts for the purchase of 180 thousand shells for subsequent transfer to Ukraine. Yes, it is planned to contract hundreds of thousands more ammunition. In particular, we are talking about a figure of 300 thousand.
• Chief diplomat of the European Union Josep Borrell said when the first deliveries of shells under the Czech initiative to Ukraine could take place. According to the official, the shipment of ammunition will be in the coming months.
• The OP noted that the lack of ammunition has a significant impact on the situation on the battlefield. Military observer Denis Popovich said that due to the shortage, Ukrainian defenders are forced to go on the defensive.