Czech Republic would be ready to respond if Russia attacks Baltic countries, Czech PM Babis says
Babis, whose government includes a pro-Russian party, has halted Czech contributions to military aid to Ukraine and also opted out of EU and NATO financing and military aid pledges for Kyiv
Assessment
Babis draws a line at the Baltics while cutting off Ukraine. That distinction may satisfy domestic allies but raises questions about credibility. If Russia tests NATO's eastern flank, pledges without corresponding support for Kyiv look thin. Watch whether Prague's position shifts as Baltic leaders press for consistency.