Pavel urges stronger voices in support of Ukraine

Speaking at Prague Castle on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Petr Pavel thanked long-term supporters of the war-torn country and praised the many people in Czechia who help those in need. Addressing representatives of humanitarian groups and volunteers, he said solidarity and compassion remain strong values in society. Pavel warned against what he described as growing indifference or even hostility toward vulnerable people. Such attitudes, he said, are fuelled by fears over social status, jobs or personal comfort. Supporters of Ukraine, he argued, should speak out more forcefully, so that “the good in society” does not appear to be in retreat.