Zeman backs Poland over Russia gas supply spat

The Czech president, Miloš Zeman, says that he fully supports Poland on the matter after Russia cut off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria. Gazprom turned off the taps on Wednesday over the two states' refusal to pay in roubles. Mr. Zeman made the comment following a meeting on Wednesday with his Polish counterpart, Andrzej Duda, at Prague Castle.

The Czech head of state also praised Poland’s stance in the Ukraine crisis, saying it had become an important defender of European values and opponent of Russian aggression toward Ukraine.