New Support Center for Ukrainians in Czech Republic
Ukraine and the Czech Republic have signed an agreement to open a new "support center" for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic, marking the second such center in Europe. The aim of this center is to maintain connections between Ukrainians abroad and their homeland while aiding their return.
Source: "European Truth"
Details: The signing of the agreement took place during a press conference featuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala in Prague.
The document for the establishment of the "national support center" was signed by Ukraine's Minister of National Unity Oleksii Chernyshov and Czech Interior Minister Vít Rakušan.
During the press conference, Volodymyr Zelensky stated that such centers will be opened in "many countries where there is a significant presence of Ukrainian citizens".
He specifically mentioned Germany, where the process has already begun, along with the Czech Republic, Spain, and Poland, noting that the United Kingdom could also become one of these countries.
"This is a continuous effort. I don't know when it will end, but we must maintain contact with Ukrainians abroad," Zelensky emphasized.
The President mentioned that in these centers, Ukrainians will be able to receive legal advice and "find a place for themselves" in Ukraine, particularly regarding employment opportunities. He expressed hope that after the active phase of the war, many Ukrainians will return to their homeland.
Prime Minister Fiala also noted that there are currently about 160,000 Ukrainian citizens working in the Czech Republic.
The first reports about plans to create such a center in the Czech Republic emerged in the winter of 2025.
