Protesters Demand End to Military Support for Ukraine
On Saturday, thousands gathered in Prague to express their discontent with the Czech government, protesting against high inflation and calling for a halt to military support for Ukraine.
The rally, organized by a new political group named PRO (Law, Respect, Expertise), took place in Wenceslas Square as part of an anti-poverty initiative. Party leader Jindrich Rajchl stated that the protesters seek “a government to care first of all about the interests of the Czech citizens.”
Rajchl’s group attributes the rising energy prices to the European Union, as inflation in Czechia saw a slight decrease to 16.7% in February from 17.5% in January. Additionally, PRO is advocating for the government to cease efforts aimed at combating misinformation and fake news.
The issue of Ukraine was prominent during the demonstration, with attendees demanding a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict. Some participants displayed the letter “Z,” a symbol associated with the Russian military, on their bags, chanting slogans like “Stop the war, stop NATO.”
Historically, the Czech Republic has been a strong supporter of Ukraine, providing military assistance and welcoming approximately half a million refugees since the onset of the Russian invasion.
