Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka spoke at an extraordinary session of the UN General Assembly in New York, where he sharply criticized the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In his speech, addressed directly to the head of Russian diplomacy, Sergey Lavrov, he pointed out the unsustainability of Russian aggression and called on Moscow to reconsider its actions. Macinka emphasized that although security concerns may be justified, they can never justify a military invasion of another state.
- The Czech minister sharply criticized the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- He pointed out the unsustainability and consequences of Russian aggression.
- He emphasized that the missiles are not an argument, but a proof of failure.
- He called for the support of the resolution in favor of Ukraine.
- He appealed to Russia to end the war and reconsider its policy.
“Missiles are not an argument, but proof of failure,” declared the Czech minister. According to him, Russia uses security narratives as a pretext to justify its aggression, but time will eventually reveal the truth. Macinka directly asked Lavrov how many destroyed cities and lost lives Russia would consider sufficient to achieve its goals.
Criticism of Russian strategy
In his speech, Macinka pointed out that after four years of war, Russia did not gain more stability, trust or partners. On the contrary, his actions lead to isolation and loss of international trust. “Every war starts with a plan. Yours survives today only because you don’t have the courage to admit that it failed,” he told Lavrov. At the same time, the Czech minister emphasized that time is inexorable and will eventually stop this war.
Macinka also called on the international community to stand by Ukraine and support the draft resolution presented by Kyiv. According to him, the Czech Republic will vote for the resolution and expects the same attitude from other countries.
A call to end the war
At the end of his speech, Macinka appealed to Russia to end the war and reconsider its policy. He emphasized that the real strength of a global power lies not in the ability to start a war, but in the courage to end it. “Time is running out. And time will eventually stop this war,” concluded the Czech minister.
His words were heard in the context of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, which in four years claimed thousands of lives and caused extensive material damage.
