Czech President Petr Pavel believes that Ukrainian flags should continue to fly in Czechia as a symbol of solidarity, adding that halting material aid to Kyiv would be a far more serious mistake.

Source: Czech news agency ČTK, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Pavel pointed out that the Ukrainian flags have been displayed in Czechia "as a symbol of solidarity with a country that has been attacked by an aggressive state".

"I don't think anything has changed in that regard. Ukraine is still the target of Russian aggression, and until a peace agreement is reached, our solidarity with it should not weaken," he said.

However, the Czech president added that a change in Prague's position on aid to Ukraine would be much more damaging.

Quote: "Whether it is material, financial, military or any other form of assistance, it would have a direct impact on the number of deaths, injuries and material losses. I am convinced that our aid must continue, because it is not only an act of solidarity with Ukraine but also an expression of the values that we, as a democratic country, must uphold."

Background:

• Tomio Okamura, the new head of the lower house of the Czech parliament, the Chamber of Deputies, ordered the removal of the Ukrainian flag from the Chamber of Deputies building last week.
• Karel Havlíček, first deputy head of the populist ANO party, which is currently leading coalition talks, said Ukrainian flags should gradually be taken down from government buildings.

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