PRAGUE: 4 Central European nations stay deeply divided over resolve Russia’s battle towards Ukraine, their international ministers mentioned Thursday. The international ministers from the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia met Thursday and mentioned a Czech plan to amass ammunition that Ukraine badly wants from third nations outdoors the European Union. “It’s necessary to boost support for Ukraine in all areas including military assistance,” Czech International Minister Jan Lipavsky mentioned. Underneath the plan, the Czechs search to acquire 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine. Czech leaders beforehand mentioned the primary shells ought to be delivered to Ukraine no later than June. At the very least 18 nations have joined the initiative, Czech leaders have beforehand mentioned. Polish International Minister Radek Sikorski known as the Czech plan an “excellent idea.” “We’re very happy to contribute,” he mentioned. Sikorski mentioned Poland would contribute funds in addition to assist ship the ammunition to the entrance. However the international ministers of Hungary and Slovakia mentioned they don’t seem to be prepared to vary their strict refusal to offer arms to Ukraine. “Hungary has not and will not send any weapons to Ukraine,” Hungarian International Minister Peter Szijjarto mentioned. Slovakia’s view has not modified as a result of “the conflict doesn’t have a military solution,” its international minister, Juraj Blanar, mentioned.

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