Anti-communist resistance figure Josef Mašín dies aged 94
Anti-communist resistance member Josef Mašín has died at age 94. Separately, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš maintains his refusal to guarantee an EU loan for Ukraine.
Josef Mašín, a prominent member of the legendary Czech anti-communist armed resistance group, has died at the age of 94. Alongside his late brother Ctirad, Mašín made a famous escape to West Berlin during the Cold War despite facing overwhelming communist police opposition.
Separately, public figures in the Czech Republic noted the passing of Ivan Bican, the second son of legendary footballer Josef Bican, who died in June aged 80.
In political developments, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš reaffirmed his refusal to participate in the European Union's €45 billion loan guarantee package for Ukraine. Government coalition politicians have supported Babiš's stance, even as critics warn the move risks straining diplomatic ties with key European allies.
Sources: Český rozhlas Plus, Seznam Zprávy, Hospodářské noviny, Respect, Ekonomický deník
Sources
- Český rozhlas Plus — Domů se nikdy nevrátil. Zemřel Josef Mašín
- Ekonomický deník — Zůna do toho řízl: Odvolal šéfa kybersil Haratka. Ten bude od prosince bude radit Hlaváčovi
- Seznam Zprávy — Zemřel v bídě a sám. Tragický osud syna Josefa Bicana
- Respect — Přece nám nebudou poroučet neofašisté z Německa. Česko opět nechce ručit za půjčku Ukrajině
- Hospodářské noviny — Dvě generace po Listopadu: Politování politiky a svoboda, kterou nesmíme přestat hlídat
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