Czech politician Okamura demands a complete cessation of support for Ukraine.

According to ТСН: The political force of the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic and leader of the 'Freedom and Direct Democracy' (SPD) party, Tomio Okamura, demands the suspension of all support programs for Ukraine, including military, financial, and humanitarian assistance, as well as support for Ukrainian refugees.

Okamura emphasized that his party agreed to continue the so-called shell initiative only on the condition of a complete cessation of its funding from the state budget. If SPD wins the parliamentary elections, the Czech Republic may lose participation in this initiative.

Position of the SPD Party

The SPD leader noted that even under the current political conditions, he considers the halt of budget funding for the initiative and obtaining guarantees that Czech soldiers will not participate in missions on Ukrainian territory as a success.

'No funds from the Czech budget will be directed within humanitarian programs, and no Czech soldier will be present in Ukraine,' emphasized Okamura.

He also mentioned that SPD will continue to exert political pressure to stop the supply of weapons and any financial support for Ukrainian citizens. Okamura associates these positions with the preparation of stricter legislation on the residence of foreigners in the Czech Republic, which will also affect Ukrainians.

Meetings with the Prime Minister

Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš tried to find a compromise with SPD faction deputies on the eve of the vote of confidence in the government, as the coalition needs at least 108 votes from 200 deputies in the parliament to obtain a vote of confidence.

The question of the government's confidence is key to the agenda of the session that has begun and will last until the end of the week.

One must not forget that earlier in his New Year address, Okamura sharply criticized Ukraine, stating that he does not wish for its accession to the European Union. These words provoked a sharp reaction from Ukrainian diplomats and the leadership of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada. Czech Foreign Minister Petr Mačínka met with the Ukrainian ambassador in Prague, and the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry summoned the Czech chargé d'affaires due to the unacceptable statements of the Czech politician.

The situation with support for Ukraine in the Czech Republic remains tense, and the political confrontation in the country reflects broader disputes regarding Europe's foreign policy. It is worth monitoring the further developments, as parliamentary elections are already on the horizon, and their results may significantly change the situation. The Czech Republic's course on supporting Ukraine and the EU remains in question, and such statements may affect the country's international relations.