In his New Year’s speech, the chairman of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic Tomio Okamura reiterated his opposition to further support for Ukraine, including arms supplies.
As they say Eastern News, citing Czech media, including Czech News, Okamura argued that a possible government formed by ANO, SPD and groups known as “Automobilists” would act primarily in the interests of Czech society and the economy.
The politician argued that public funds—in his view, those belonging to retirees, people with disabilities, and families with children—should not be used to purchase weapons and sent to war, which he described as “senseless.” He also criticized the transfer of money abroad under the pressure of what he called a pro-Ukrainian war narrative.
Later in his speech, Okamura spoke about the need for the Czech Republic to distance itself from Brussels’ policies. He expressed his belief that the European Union was heading toward a global conflict, despite warning signals from the United States.
The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies also claimed that Western European countries finance weapons production through debt, with arms companies primarily benefiting from the process. In his opinion, military equipment sent to Ukraine is often ineffective and often fails to reach the front lines.
The harshest words were directed at the authorities in Kyiv. Okamura accused the Ukrainian president’s entourage. Volodymyr Zelensky He accused Ukraine of corruption, using terms suggesting the existence of a “huna” or “clique” ruling the country. He also stated that, in his opinion, Ukraine should not be a member of the European Union.
— Let them steal, but not from us. Such a country should not be part of the European Union. — added Okamura.
The speech also touched on topics not directly related to the war. Okamura criticized narratives about the pandemic, climate policy, and war threats, appealing for a “sober look at reality.” In this context, he downplayed the role of CO₂ emissions and virus-related threats, and argued that Russian gas imports pose no real problem for the Czech Republic.
It’s worth recalling that back in November, Okamura ordered the removal of the Ukrainian flag from the Chamber of Deputies building. This decision was met with a sharp reaction from the political scene – opposition parties described it as embarrassing and, in a gesture of protest, hung Ukrainian flags in their parliamentary offices.
Source: Czech News / European Truth
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