The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, expressed concern over the statements of the speaker of the lower house of Parliament, Tomio Okamura, directed against Ukraine, and stated that he would discuss them with the Prime Minister and constitutional officials, LETA reports citing UNN.
Pavel indicated on the social network X that the statements of Okamura — the leader of the far-right party 'Freedom and Direct Democracy' (SPD) and the speaker of the lower house of Parliament — raise concerns not only in the Czech Republic but also beyond its borders.
"The statement of the Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies — the third most important constitutional official — raises concerns not only among our citizens but also abroad, among our allies and partners. I will raise this issue at the next meeting with the Prime Minister of the coalition government and at the meeting of constitutional officials," stated the President of the Czech Republic, emphasizing that "coordination of foreign and security policy is the foundation of trust among partners."
Okamura stated that he opposes arms supplies to Ukraine, called the war senseless, and also stated that Czech pensioners' money should not be spent on "military propaganda."
Previously, he had already expressed support for halting any financial assistance to Ukraine, as well as for the Czech Republic's withdrawal from participation in the initiative to supply ammunition.
Members of the Czech opposition plan to gather signatures for Okamura's removal from the position of speaker of the lower house of Parliament.
Immediately after taking office in November, Okamura ordered the Ukrainian flag to be removed from the building of the lower house.
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