Czech president to discuss anti-Ukrainian statement by Chamber of Deputies speaker with government

Czech President Petr Pavel has commented on an anti-Ukraine statement made by Tomio Okamura, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies.

Source: Pavel on X (Twitter)

Quote: "A statement by the Chamber of Deputies speaker, the third-highest constitutional official, is a cause for concern not only for our citizens but also abroad, among our allies and partners. I will raise this issue at my next meeting with the head of the coalition government and at a meeting of constitutional officials."

Details: Pavel also stressed that coordination in foreign and security policy is the foundation of the country's credibility as a partner.

Background:

• In his New Year address, Okamura, leader of the far-right Freedom and Direct Democracy party, spoke out against providing assistance to Ukraine and referred to a so-called "Zelenskyy's junta".
• Vasyl Zvarych, Ukraine's Ambassador to Czechia, criticised Okamura's remarks directed against Ukraine and its leadership.
• Opposition parties in Czechia are preparing a vote in the Chamber of Deputies, the lower chamber of parliament, to remove Okamura.

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