A Small Country but Massive Aid: Analysis of the Czech Foreign Policy and Assistance to Ukraine during the Ongoing War

Abstract This article aims to assess how Czechia has shaped and implemented its policy toward Ukraine during the war, with particular attention to the interaction between political discourse and material assistance. Using securitization theory, it examines political, military, economic, and humanitarian support framing. A case study methodology based on official documents, statistics, and secondary sources shows that Czechia became one of Ukraine’s most active supporters relative to its size and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The study highlights the securitization of the topic and frames the Russian invasion as a Central European threat. The conclusion emphasizes the uniqueness of Czech initiatives and the implications for domestic politics and international commitments.