Czechia addresses hybrid threats amid administrative friction over Ukraine ties

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš confirmed national security services are preparing for potential Russian hybrid operations, echoing recent warnings from Polish leadership regarding drone threats.

Concurrently, Czech official travel to Ukraine faces domestic hurdles. Chief of General Staff Miroslav Hlaváč awaits defense ministry approval for a military leadership summit in Kyiv. Meanwhile, Parliamentary Deputy Speaker Barbora Urbanová completed a visit to Ukrainian lawmakers despite a prior rejection by a parliamentary committee.

At the European Union level, updated regulations extended temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians until March 2028, while tying eligibility to fulfilling military duties. Domestically, Czech police launched the "Kobra 26" task force to target illegal labor agency networks accused of siphoning billions in state revenue.

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