Pavel declared in an interview for the European Truth portal that safety guarantee They can give Ukraine “Coalition Coalitions”. Asked if he sees the Czech Republic as part of such a coalition, the president replied: “We are already part of this coalition“.
– And I believe that as soon as there is an understanding that there is a common will to distribute forces, The Czech Republic will be part of this coalition – emphasized Pavel. Commenting on skepticism in the Czech Republic in the face of possible sending troops to Ukraine, the president noted that “different politicians may have different views.”
– But if it exists A strong group of European countrieswhich are ready to provide Ukraine with such security guarantees, I am deeply convinced that the Czech Republic should be one of them. I understand that it sounds like a banality, but I honestly believe that we do it largely for ourselves – noted Pavel.
Safety guarantees for Kiev. Two elements
According to the Czech president, Security guarantees for Ukraine They can consist of two elements: Mineral resource contracts from the USA i stabilizing military forces from European countries.
Speaking of a potential agreement between Ukraine and the USA, Pavel noticed that because of The presence of American business in Ukraine “We can expect (USA) to protect these interests.”
Another element of the warranty, according to the Czech President, will come from European countries, which “declared their readiness to support Ukraine.” – Now we are talking mainly about the newly created so -called “coalition” countries that can and want to send stabilization military forces to Ukraine after reaching a peace agreement – he explained.
Ukraine’s maning in NATO. Pavel pointed to Trump
Pavel asked why he doesn't think the human manhood of Ukraine in NATO for a security guarantee, he pointed to the position US prezydenta Donald Trump in this matter.
– We have already seen that the American president rejected the option of rapid accession to NATO. If it becomes an obstacle to reaching a peace agreement, then it will be so. After all, NATO membership is not a matter of several months. It will take more time – said the Czech president.
At the same time, he added that this should not be completely rejected. – Let's leave this issue open to the future because politicians come and go. There will be a different government in the United States in three years. And we can see a different point of view under the new administration – summed up President Pavel.