United to win: First batch of evacuation vehicles funded by Czech and Slovak volunteers arrives in Ukraine
Volunteers from the Czech initiative “A Gift for Putin” have delivered the first batch of 72 evacuation vehicles to Ukraine, funded through the joint Czech-Slovak Project Oksana campaign. The fundraiser, supported by donors from both countries, has already raised €1.5 million to assist Ukrainian military medics. The vehicles were transported by a special train to western Ukraine and then distributed across nine locations.
Each vehicle is fully equipped to provide emergency care during the evacuation of the wounded, addressing critical needs on the front line. Organizers emphasize that this delivery marks only the first stage of the project, with additional batches of evacuation vehicles planned as the campaign continues.
Czech Fundraising Campaign Raises $6.2 Million for Generators for Ukraine, Backed by 75,000 Donors
The Czech initiative “A Gift for Putin” has drawn international attention after raising $6.2 million to provide generators for Ukraine, with around 75,000 donors contributing to the campaign. Launched in January, the fundraiser quickly gained momentum, collecting tens of thousands of dollars within its first hours and highlighting strong public support.
The funds are intended to help Ukraine cope with ongoing attacks on its energy infrastructure by supplying generators and other essential equipment. The campaign builds on previous successful efforts by the initiative, further demonstrating how large-scale civilian fundraising continues to deliver practical support in critical areas.
Češi darovali Ukrajině vrtulník Black Hawk: Historická sbírka se zapíše do dějin
Ukrajinská vojenská rozvědka (HUR) poděkovala více než 20 tisícům Čechů, kteří se zapojili do sbírky iniciativy Dárek pro Putina a přispěli na nákup vrtulníku UH-60 Black Hawk pro ukrajinskou armádu. Sbírka, spuštěná v listopadu 2023, vynesla přes 72 milionů korun, přičemž HUR označilo tuto podporu za bezprecedentní událost, která se zapíše do dějin.
Vrtulník, který dostal jméno Čestmír, je součástí širších aktivit iniciativy, jež financuje jak vojenské vybavení, tak humanitární pomoc. Vedle vrtulníku se prostřednictvím sbírek pořizují také drony, protitankové zbraně, odminovací technika či pomoc pro civilisty zasažené válkou, přičemž iniciativa již dříve zajistila dodávky těžké techniky včetně raketometu a tanku.
