A group of European Parliament deputies from the Czech Republic sent a letter to the President of the country, Milos Zeman, appealing that he apologize to Ukraine for his recent statements, according to Radio Svoboda.
The letter notes that with his latest Strasbourg address on Crimea, Zeman undermines the authority of international law, Radio Svoboda reports.
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According to Czech MEPs, Milos Zeman's position contradicts international law and the position of the Czech government.
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As noted in the letter, Zeman speak at the Council of Europe as the head of state, not as a private individual. The MEPs say that if he is unable to perform the role of president and adequately represent the Czech Republic in the international arena, he should at least abstain from statements that are contrary to the interests of the country and its allies.
The appeal to the Czech president was signed by six European deputies, including Jaromir Stetina, Jiri Pospisil, and Ludek Niedermayer.
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"Crimea is annexation, without any doubt. Crimea at the same time is fait accompli," Zeman said on October 10. "If there is a dialogue between Russia and Ukraine, I think – and it is only my personal view – there would be possible some compensation for Crimea in financial form or in natural form, I mean, oil or gas. This is only my personal proposal. Nothing more. Respect that we try to avoid European war and in the same time we try to compensate Ukraine," the Czech president added.