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United 24 Media reported on March 27th that “an unidentified individual threw several Molotov cocktails at the Russian cultural center building in Prague late Thursday night. The attack caused damage to the facade and a window, though no injuries were reported. Local police are currently investigating the incident, according to Deutsche Welle on March 27. The event took place in the Prague-6 district, an area that hosts many diplomatic missions including the Russian embassy. While the building known as the “Russian House” did not catch fire, the exterior was partially scorched and one window was shattered. The Russian embassy in Czechia stated that the attacker threw approximately six bottles. The director of the center, Igor Girenko, noted that three of the Molotov cocktails failed to explode. No one was hurt during the incident. The Russian embassy described the attack as an “unprecedented act of violence that threatened the life and health of employees.” Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova called the incident a “barbaric act.” Czech Interior Minister Lubomir Metnar stated that any attacks are unacceptable and confirmed that the case is under investigation. Authorities expressed readiness to take additional security measures if necessary.”

On October 17th the České Noviny reported that “the Security Information Service (BIS) reports on the weakening of Russian espionage in the Czech Republic, which was caused by the expulsion of dozens of diplomats from the Russian embassy in Prague, and the growing complex intelligence threat from China in its annual report for last year. Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS) visited the counterintelligence headquarters in Prague today on the occasion of the publication of the public part of the annual report, who praised the activities of the BIS and its information. According to the BIS, the expulsion of Russian diplomats from the Czech Republic after state officials disclosed the involvement of Russian agents in the explosion of ammunition warehouses in Vrbětice significantly reduced the activities of Russian spies. “Intelligence presence from traditional positions legalised at the embassy is at a very low level and at the moment does not pose a fundamental risk to the security of the Czech Republic,” BIS chief Michal Koudelka told reporters. According to him, spies have to choose other cover and were forced to change the form and methods of work. In its annual report, BIS reported on a Russian agent with ties to Czech journalists and politicians. He used them to establish a pro-Russian political agenda, coordinate the public appearances of politicians, or mediate topics that are in line with Russia’s interests. “The influential group of which this agent is a part had sufficient funds to maintain or even expand the circle of pro-Russian journalists and activists who, in addition to producing alternative media content, would organise public events that could be used for the benefit of Russian propaganda,” BIS said.” You can find the complete 18-pages long BIS report here.