“The position of the Czech president is known, he has repeatedly expressed his point of view on the sanctions issue, and it is absolutely correct. We see how the positions of France and Germany are gently approaching that of Zeman. Naturally, there is pressure from the United States on European countries. But nevertheless there are facts. In the course of several years of anti-Russian sanctions, they have done more harm to the business of EU countries, ”Chepa said.
According to the deputy, in a short time all European countries may take similar positions with the Czech Republic on sanctions policy towards Russia.
Earlier, Zeman said that the sanctions had no effect on Russia, and called for their repeal.
According to him, the position of French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the development of cooperation with Russia against the background of the sanctions softened.