the Czech foreign Ministry suggested the Russian side to begin negotiations for the settlement of disputes, said foreign Minister Tomas Peter. A crisis in diplomatic relations between the two countries emerged after the dismantling of the monument to Soviet Marshal Ivan Konev, established in Prague.
“Today, may 5, we gave the Russian side (diplomatic.—”B”) note with a proposal to start consultations in accordance with paragraph five of the Treaty on friendly relations and cooperation between the Czech Republic and the Russian Federation, — the Minister said at the session of the lower house of Parliament (quoted by TASS).
Sir Peter added that this is the first proposal on the normalization of relations made between Prague and Moscow. “The Russian side while talking about this capability only in the media,” he said.
we will Remind, the decision on transfer of the monument to Marshal Ivan Konev — the last among Prague monuments to Soviet commanders and political figures — was taken by the local authorities in September 2019. Moscow condemned the actions of Prague. The monument was dismantled on April 3. TFR opened a criminal case under part 3 of article 354.1 of the criminal code (desecration of symbols of Russia’s military glory, committed publicly).
Later, the Czech media reported that Prague arrived Russian spy poison to poison local politicians responsible for the demolition of the monument. Russia has denied the information and called “speculation.”
