Czech FM rules out normal ties with Russia while war continues

A return to normal relations with Russia is impossible while its war against Ukraine continues, Czech Foreign Minister Petras Macinka said, according to Delfi.

Macinka said Russia’s invasion had caused significant damage to European security and that the Czech Republic and its allies would continue applying economic pressure on Moscow.

He said Czech foreign policy would be guided by the principles of realism, reciprocity and diversification.

Macinka also identified uncontrolled migration, energy dependence and technological backwardness among the threats facing the Czech Republic and Europe.

By Sabina Mammadli