Czech President Petr Pavel and his wife Eva welcomed on Sunday at the Prague Castle of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena. The Ukrainian government special landed at Ruzynský Airport Václav Havel in the morning. Zelensky was welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Jan Lipavský, who on the social network X described as the leader of the free world, Informs TASR according to the CT24 news station.
Paul spoke with his Ukrainian counterparts about the development of the situation in Ukrainea view of peace negotiations, but also the possibilities of post -war renewal in which the Czech Republic wants to participate.
Noted that If Russia succeeded in the war, it would have negative consequences directly for the Czech Republic. If it were rewarded for its aggression, it would be confirmed that the way in which it addressed its foreign policy goals is correct. It is therefore in the immediate interest of the Czech Republic that the result of peace negotiations that may start in the foreseeable future is not that the aggressor would be rewarded, and the victim, ie Ukraine, will be punished, Paul stressed.
The Czech President also stated that Prague will support Ukraine in its ambitions for membership of the European Union and the North Atlantic Alliance. He also promised further support for Ukraine through the supply of military ammunition.
Greens then said that the Czech Republic is doing everything possible to stop Russian aggression, while the Czech ammunition initiative works excellently. “I thank the Czech nation. First of all, I would like to thank for the unwavering and sincere support of Ukraine, it really helps us to save lives from Russian attacks,” He said Greeding. In his words, Ukraine also appreciates Czech support for its European ambitions. However, Greeding regret said that some were blocking this process.
During the welcome of Zeleľský, the first castle courtyard was also Minister Lipavský or Director of the Castle Foreign Department Jaroslav Zajíček. Approximately two hundred people with Ukrainian and Czech flags watched the arrival of Zelenský from Hradčanské Square, welcomed the President with brightness and applause. Other people watched the welcome ceremony from the street of the castle.
The Ukrainian head of state expressed the gratitude of the Czech Republic for fundamental support and strengthening of cooperation. “The Czech ammunition initiative worked effectively, we will continue it. The cooperation is to develop our military aviation, the extension of the training programs for pilots and to provide our forces by the F-16 aircraft,” said Zelenskyj. In Prague, he also wants to talk about diplomatic efforts and joint pressure on Russia to achieve a permanent ceasefire and the end of the war.
