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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 393

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 393rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Czech Republic readies big Taiwan delegation in defiance of China

The head of the Czech Republic's lower house said on Monday she would lead 150 businesspeople, scientists and officials to Taiwan this week, the country's biggest-yet delegation to the self-ruled island, despite repeated warnings from China.

Reuters

Speaker of Czech parliament's lower house to visit Taiwan

The speaker of the Czech Parliament’s lower house is set to visit Taiwan to boost mutual ties, a step that has angered China

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Polish, Czech leaders discuss regional security, energy

The Polish and Czech presidents have discussed further support for Ukraine, as well as regional security and joint infrastructure projects

The Independent UK

Retired army general Petr Pavel inaugurated Czech president

A retired army general and former senior NATO official has been sworn in as the Czech Republic’s new president, succeeding the controversy-courting Milos Zeman

The Independent UK

Czech President Milos Zeman leaves, opponents celebrate

Over the past 10 years, Czech President Milos Zeman has courted controversy

The Independent UK

Germany moves toward restrictions on Huawei, as Europe sours on China

Germany said Tuesday it is reviewing tech suppliers such as China's Huawei and ZTE, whose equipment is used in Germany's 5G networks. Europeans are starting to favor a tougher stance on China.

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Ukraine’s allies are working through the consequences of the long war ahead

Ukraine’s main allies are starting to come to terms with what will be required to support the government in Kyiv through what they now expect will be a long war.

Tribune News Service

Nell’s king, dragon flags, and a cute film groundhog’s name – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Czech parliament chief assures Taiwan of her support after outcry in China

Czech lower house of parliament speaker Marketa Pekarova Adamova on Wednesday assured Taiwan of her country's support for partner states who respect human rights and liberal democracy, ahead of a visit to Taipei planned for March.

Reuters

China Warns Incoming Czech Leader Over Call with Taiwan’s Tsai

A Foreign Ministry spokesperson says President-elect Petr Pavel’s call was a violation of the ‘One China’ principle

Caixin Global

China raps Czech president-elect over Taiwan call

China condemned on Tuesday a phone call between Czech President-elect Petr Pavel and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen, saying he ignored Beijing's repeated attempts at dissuasion.

Reuters

Taiwan, Czech leaders affirm ties in defiance of Beijing

Taiwan says its president has affirmed ties with the Czech Republic in a phone call with the Central European nation's President-elect Petr Pavel

The Independent UK

China contacts Prague over Czech president-elect speaking to Taiwan president

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday it was in touch with Prague over President-elect Petr Pavel's scheduled call with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-Wen.

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Czech president-elect to speak to Taiwan president in diplomatic breakthrough

Czech President-elect Petr Pavel is due to speak with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday, Pavel's spokeswoman said, a highly unusual move given the lack of formal ties and a diplomatic coup for Taipei that is likely to anger China.

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Where Will Prague’s China Policy Go With the New President?

Czech President Miloš Zeman once hailed the Belt and Road Initiative as “the most important project in our modern history.” Not anymore after the elections.

Al Jazeera

Czech Republic secures pro-West direction as ex-NATO general wins

Former NATO General Petr Pavel will become the fourth president of the Czech Republic.

Tribune News Service

Ex-NATO general scores victory over populist in Czech vote

A former NATO general pledging unwavering support for Ukraine will become the next Czech president after securing a convincing victory over a combative former billionaire prime minister.

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The Guardian - UK

Pro-western Petr Pavel sweeps to landslide win in race for Czech presidency

Champagne flows as former general defeats billionaire populist rival Andrej Babiš by largest margin in the country’s history

The Independent UK

Czechs select successor to Milos Zeman in president runoff

Czech voters are casting ballots on the second day of a presidential runoff election, picking a successor to Milos Zeman in the largely ceremonial post

Reuters

Pro-Western, retired general Pavel sweeps Czech presidential vote

Former army chief and high NATO official Petr Pavel won the Czech Republic's presidential election on Saturday with a pledge to keep the country firmly anchored in the West and bridge society's political differences.

The Independent UK

Czechs pick successor to Milos Zeman in presidential runoff

Czechs have started voting for a new president, choosing between a retired army general and a populist billionaire in a two-day runoff election to succeed controversy-courting Milos Zeman in the largely ceremonial post

France 24

Pro-Western war hero Pavel looks set to sweep Czech presidential vote

Retired NATO general Petr Pavel, 61, looks a clear favourite to beat billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babis in the Czech presidential election run-off on Friday and Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Barbs and beards from Babiš as crunch Czech election test looms

Behind in the polls, the former PM has resorted to a no-holds-barred attack on his presidential rival, Petr Pavel

Reuters

Pro-Western former general Pavel favoured as Czechs elect president

Former Czech army chief Petr Pavel, a mainstream pro-Western candidate backing aid for Ukraine, held a commanding poll lead over billionaire ex-premier Andrej Babis as Czechs began voting for a new president on Friday.

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