Protests in Prague against extremism

Tens of thousands of Czechs gathered in Prague's main square to protest against growing populism and extremism in the country, two days after a coalition of far-right political movements, fringe groups and the Communist Party staged a protest at the same venue.

Waving the flags of the Czech Republic, the USA, NATO and Ukraine, many gathered expressed their support for Ukraine in the war against Russia, in contrast to Friday's protest, when organizers opposed to the European Union and NATO demanded direct negotiations with Moscow on gas supplies, reports Hina.

The organizers of today's protest said that, despite the fear of high energy prices and the war in Ukraine, the future of democracy is at stake. transmissions H1.

“Thank you for coming to face your fears. It is understandable that many people are afraid, but that is not always a bad thing, fear is a good servant and helps us to survive", said the representatives of the organization "Million Moments for Democracy".

During the protest, the Ukrainian President's wife Olena Zelenska addressed the crowd via video, urging people to stay focused on what is happening in Ukraine.

"We will not allow Russia to drag us or the whole world into darkness. Darkness will never win and as long as people do not close their eyes to war, our light will never go out," said Zelenska.

The government of Prime Minister Petar Fijala supported all EU sanctions against Russia and took a harsh stance towards the invasion of Ukraine, and on the domestic front, it adopted a series of measures, including financial aid to companies and limiting the price of electricity for households.