Czech government weighs Ukraine's request for decommissioned T-72 tanks
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Posted Jul 31, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-31-0830
Czechia considers transferring decommissioned T-72 tanks to Ukraine despite strong opposition from coalition partner SPD.
The Czech military is phasing out redundant T-72 battle tanks, prompting the Ukrainian government to attempt to acquire the surplus vehicles. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s cabinet is expected to address the matter in the coming weeks. However, the proposal faces firm resistance from coalition partner Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD), which has consistently rejected military assistance to Kyiv. The final resolution will largely depend on Babiš, who holds the key political leverage within the government to determine whether the transfer moves forward.
Sources: Respect