Major protest in EU capital calls for direct gas talks with Russia

Crowds rally in Czechia to demand the resignation of their government and ending its support for Ukraine aid and anti-Russia sanctions Read Full Article at RT.com

Major protest in EU capital calls for direct gas talks with Russia

Prague rally demands resignation of government, decrying its support for Kiev and anti-Russia sanctions

Tens of thousands of demonstrators filled Prague's central square, on Friday, to decry rampant inflation amid the Czech government’s support for anti-Russia sanctions and aid packages to Ukraine.

They called for direct gas talks with Moscow and the resignation of Prime Minister Petr Fiala and his cabinet. Participants chanted “resign, resign” while waving Czechian national flags.

The latest rally follows two similar protests last month, including one that reportedly attracted an estimated 70,000 people.

The crowd in Wenceslas Square demanded an end to Czechia’s participation in anti-Russia sanctions over the Ukraine crisis, which have contributed to soaring energy and food prices.