Andrej Babiš, the leader of the ANO movement that secured victory in the latest Czech parliamentary elections, and former Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, shared his stance on military aid to Ukraine and Kyiv’s prospects for joining the European Union. He made these comments in an interview with a correspondent from “Suspilne,” reports Baltimore Chronicle with reference to Suspilne.
Babiš emphasized that he has supported Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity since 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea. However, he believes that the Czech Republic’s assistance to Ukraine should be provided through European Union mechanisms, as the EU ensures consistent and transparent financial support.
The politician noted that the new EU budget already includes allocations for Ukraine. According to him, the Czech Republic contributes substantial funds to the European budget, which allows the country to continue assisting Ukraine through these financial instruments.
“The European Union is already helping Ukraine, and this support is outlined in the upcoming European budget. We pay significant contributions to the EU, and through that, we will keep providing assistance,” Babiš explained.
He also commented that the Czech initiative to supply ammunition to the Ukrainian Armed Forces should operate under NATO’s coordination. This, he said, would ensure transparency and prevent the misuse of resources.
“We must act in an organized way under NATO’s structure. No one should profit from war. Everything must be transparent and managed within the Alliance,” said the ANO leader.
Babiš added that as long as the war continues, discussions about Ukraine’s EU membership are premature. He stressed that achieving peace should remain the key priority before any talk of integration can resume.
Earlier we wrote that Lithuanian Culture Minister Ignatas Adomavičius resigns over Crimea scandal.
