Protesters in Prague demand return of Ukrainian flag to National Museum
Illustrative photo: Czechs rally in central Prague in support of Ukraine (Getty Images)
A rally in support of Ukraine took place in central Prague, where participants gathered outside the Czech National Museum demanding the return of the Ukrainian flag that had previously been removed from the building’s facade, Novinky reports.
On Thursday evening, a demonstration took place in front of the Czech National Museum on Wenceslas Square, calling for the return of the Ukrainian flag to the building’s facade.
The rally began around 6:30 PM near the museum’s main entrance and lasted for about half an hour. Three speakers addressed the crowd before organizers raised the Ukrainian flag on two temporary flagpoles installed in front of the museum.
Symbol of support for Ukraine
Co-organizer Petr Laznevský from the Kaputin initiative said participants wanted to draw attention to the disappearance of an important symbol from the public space.
"It’s the flag of a foreign country, but right now it fits perfectly on a national building. That country stands as a barrier to Russian imperialism in our direction. We are pressuring all responsible institutions," Laznevský explained.
He added that restoring the flag has not only symbolic value but also reflects the Czech Republic’s commitment to democratic values and solidarity with Ukraine’s resistance.
Why flag was removed
The Ukrainian flag had been displayed on the museum’s facade as a gesture of support for Ukraine until August 2025, when it was taken down to make room for advertising an exhibition of fossils.
After that exhibition ended, the space was replaced by another banner promoting artifacts from Taiwan, and the flag was never reinstalled.
Organizers emphasized that the rally was peaceful and aimed at highlighting the importance of preserving symbols of solidarity with Ukraine across Europe.
Earlier, the Czech government announced plans to provide Ukraine with a modern Earth observation satellite capable of operating under any weather or lighting conditions.
The country is also considering transferring around 30 upgraded T-72M4CZ tanks to Ukraine, vehicles comparable in capability to Russia’s latest T-90M models.
