According to Pavel, if Western countries decide to deploy personnel to Ukraine, Czechia would be open to sending a training mission.
“There are a number of other opportunities, but they will obviously depend on the outcome of negotiations,” Pavel noted. “This includes a hypothetical security presence on Ukrainian territory, which for now remains unlikely.”
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Nonetheless, President Pavel confirmed that Czechia is ready to organize specialized training either in Ukraine or on its own soil, should the political decision be made.
“We have the capabilities to support Ukraine not only through training but also by helping it build its own long-term defense capacity,” he said.
Pavel stressed that real security guarantees for Ukraine begin with strong, sustained support that strengthens Ukraine’s position in any future negotiations.
“The weaker Ukraine’s position at the negotiating table, the worse the outcome in terms of long-term security,” he warned.
The Czech leader concluded by emphasizing that the most reliable guarantee for Ukraine’s future security is a capable, well-armed, and well-trained military.
“This is what we are committed to – providing assistance, equipment, and advanced training in close cooperation with the Ukrainian armed forces,” Pavel said.
As previously reported by Defense Express, Ukraine plans to open a joint F-16 pilot training center with Czechia and is currently in need of trainer aircraft.
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