Czech security services prepare for hybrid threats as EU updates Ukrainian protection rules

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš confirmed security services are preparing for potential Russian hybrid attacks targeting nations supporting Ukraine, following similar warnings from Polish leadership.

Diplomatic and military engagements face internal hurdles. Czech Chief of General Staff Miroslav Hlaváč awaits defense ministry approval to attend a summit of European military chiefs in Ukraine. Concurrently, Deputy Speaker Barbora Urbanová met with Ukrainian parliamentary leaders after the Czech steering committee initially rejected official travel authorization.

In policy developments, updated European Union regulations extended temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians until March 2028, while tying status renewal to fulfilling domestic military service obligations. Meanwhile, Czech authorities established "Kobra 26," a specialized police task force investigating fraudulent employment agencies and tax evasion schemes exploiting Ukrainian workers.

Sources: Deník N, Ekonomický deník, iROZHLAS, Respect, Seznam Zprávy