The Czech Republic on Wednesday commemorated the end of World War II in Europe and the liberation from Nazi occupation 79 years ago with its annual act of remembrance. In a speech, President Petr Pavel noted that after “deep reflection,” the defeated Nazi Germany had become a democratic country committed to peace and stability in Europe. He described it as a “historical paradox” that Russia itself had become an aggressor with the war against Ukraine. Pavel said there should be no let-up in support for Ukraine. The Czech Republic is behind an initiative to procure around 800,000 artillery shell…