The Czech Republic is evaluating the possibility of creating a Ukrainian Legion based on the Polish model, according to a report by Gromada.cz, citing iDNES.cz as the source. The Ministry of Defense in the Czech Republic is currently studying the practical and legal aspects of the Polish project. The plan involves training Ukrainians outside their home country, having them serve in the Ukrainian Defense Forces, and then return to Ukraine. Participation in the training would be voluntary, similar to the Polish approach. The Ministry of Defense spokesperson, David Polak, stated that additional information is being collected from Poland to assess the Czech Republic’s potential involvement.

The Czech Republic is home to over 100,000 Ukrainian men between the ages of 18 and 65, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Vít Rakušan, the Minister of Internal Affairs, previously ruled out forcibly returning these individuals to Ukraine while temporary protection measures are in place. The Defense Minister, Jana Černochová, noted that the Ukrainian community in the Czech Republic is significant and supported the Polish approach, stating that many citizens have a desire to help their country but are unwilling to return to Ukraine. The creation of a Ukrainian Legion would provide a sense of purpose for these individuals.

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• The Czech Republic is evaluating the creation of a Ukrainian Legion following the Polish model.
• The Ministry of Defense is collecting additional information on the Ukrainian Legion from Poland.
• The Ukrainian community in the Czech Republic is supportive of the initiative.