NATO Country's Former PM Claims: US Election Outcome Will Determine Ukraine Conflict
According to former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, the upcoming US presidential election will significantly impact the situation in Ukraine. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has stated that the result of the upcoming US presidential election in November will significantly influence the outcome of the Ukraine conflict.
In an interview with the Financial Times published on Sunday, Babis noted that “even the EU and NATO countries are not united on how to proceed in Ukraine,” emphasizing that the bloc should prioritize peace. He added, “But let us be realistic: the US elections will decide the war in Ukraine,” asserting that “a [Donald] Trump win would be good for Europe because he promised to end the war immediately.”
Babis's comments follow a strong performance by his ANO party in recent regional elections, where they topped the results in ten out of thirteen regions in the Czech Republic. Additionally, the party has achieved victories in recent partial elections for the Czech Senate, posing a challenge to the ruling five-party coalition led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala.
The electoral difficulties faced by the ruling coalition, along with recent internal instability, including Fiala’s dismissal of his deputy and the head of the allied Pirate Party, seem to have bolstered Babis's belief that he can regain power in the parliamentary elections scheduled for next October.
“I would say that the ruling parties have another full year to prove to the citizens of the Czech Republic that they are completely incompetent and unqualified to govern the country, as they have been demonstrating these past three years,” Babis remarked.
The Czech Republic has actively supported Ukraine throughout the conflict with Russia, supplying various forms of weaponry and munitions. Earlier this year, Prague initiated an “ammunition initiative,” a multinational effort aimed at securing munitions for Ukraine.
However, recent reports from German media highlighted issues with some munitions obtained under this initiative, noting that they were found to be defective, detonating shortly after discharge and exhibiting unsafe characteristics. While Prague has acknowledged the problem, it insists that the instances of faulty munitions remain “small.” Czech Defense Minister Jana Cernochova remarked, “We know that we are purchasing not only new ammunition but also old stocks, which may have potential issues.”
Sanya Singh contributed to this report for TROIB News
In an interview with the Financial Times published on Sunday, Babis noted that “even the EU and NATO countries are not united on how to proceed in Ukraine,” emphasizing that the bloc should prioritize peace. He added, “But let us be realistic: the US elections will decide the war in Ukraine,” asserting that “a [Donald] Trump win would be good for Europe because he promised to end the war immediately.”
Babis's comments follow a strong performance by his ANO party in recent regional elections, where they topped the results in ten out of thirteen regions in the Czech Republic. Additionally, the party has achieved victories in recent partial elections for the Czech Senate, posing a challenge to the ruling five-party coalition led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala.
The electoral difficulties faced by the ruling coalition, along with recent internal instability, including Fiala’s dismissal of his deputy and the head of the allied Pirate Party, seem to have bolstered Babis's belief that he can regain power in the parliamentary elections scheduled for next October.
“I would say that the ruling parties have another full year to prove to the citizens of the Czech Republic that they are completely incompetent and unqualified to govern the country, as they have been demonstrating these past three years,” Babis remarked.
The Czech Republic has actively supported Ukraine throughout the conflict with Russia, supplying various forms of weaponry and munitions. Earlier this year, Prague initiated an “ammunition initiative,” a multinational effort aimed at securing munitions for Ukraine.
However, recent reports from German media highlighted issues with some munitions obtained under this initiative, noting that they were found to be defective, detonating shortly after discharge and exhibiting unsafe characteristics. While Prague has acknowledged the problem, it insists that the instances of faulty munitions remain “small.” Czech Defense Minister Jana Cernochova remarked, “We know that we are purchasing not only new ammunition but also old stocks, which may have potential issues.”
Sanya Singh contributed to this report for TROIB News
