Czechia prepares for Russian hybrid threats as EU ties protection to military duty

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

Meanwhile, official Czech diplomacy with Ukraine faces administrative friction. Chief of General Staff Miroslav Hlaváč remains pending authorization from the defense ministry for a military leadership summit in Kyiv. Conversely, Parliamentary Deputy Speaker Barbora Urbanová completed a visit to meet Ukrainian lawmakers, overriding a prior rejection by a parliamentary committee.

At the European Union level, updated rules extend temporary protection status for displaced Ukrainians until March 2028, while making eligibility contingent on fulfilling home-country military obligations. Domestically, Czech police activated "Kobra 26," a specialized task force targeting illegal labor agency networks accused of siphoning billions of korunas in state revenue.

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