Had a connection with journalists and politicians: the Czech Republic exposed a Russian spy

About it reports the Czech edition of CTK. According to the intelligence service, the expulsion of Russian diplomats from the Czech Republic after revealing the involvement of Russian agents in the explosion of warehouses with ammunition in the village of Vrbetitsa significantly reduced the activity of Russian spies.

"The presence of intelligence from the traditional positions at the Embassy is at a very low level and is now no fundamental risk to the safety of the Czech Republic," said Czech Security Head Michal Kudelka. According to him, spies are forced to choose another cover and are forced to change the shape and methods of work. In his annual report, Michal Kudelka said that a Russian agent was working in the Czech Republic, who has ties with Czech journalists and politicians.

He used them to develop a pro -Russian political program, coordinate public speaking, or discuss topics that are in the interests of Russia. "The influential group, which includes this agent, had enough money to keep or even expand the circle of pro -Russian journalists and activists, in addition to the production of alternative media content, would organize public events that could be used for the benefit of Russian propaganda," he said.

According to the Czech counterintelligence, China poses a comprehensive growing threat. Last year, the Security Service recorded the full range of operations that contradicted the interests of the Czech Republic. In addition, the department noted the activities of the Russian and Chinese state entities that are supported by the state. They are aimed at the Czech Republic, as well as other EU and NATO countries.

Last year, cyberattacks were directed to ministries, army or other authorities, as well as non -governmental non -profit or research organizations. According to Czech intelligence, Iran, with its intelligence, poses a long -term threat to European states, taking into account the Czech Republic. However, the nature of activity in the Czech Republic is not significant.