Russia and Czech Republic

Kadyrov's racehorse stolen in Czech Republic

Kadyrov's racehorse stolen in Czech Republic

Police in the Czech Republic are looking for information on a stolen racehorse owned by the Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. The 16-year-old thoroughbred nicknamed Zazou, worth about …

Czech Republic tightens entry rules for Russian tourists

Czech Republic tightens entry rules for Russian tourists

The Czech Republic will turn away Russian tourists holding Schengen-zone visas issued by any country from Oct. 25, the foreign minister said, as it joined other European Union member states in tightening entry rules. The Czech Republic …

Czech Republic expels over 60 Russian embassy employees

Czech Republic expels over 60 Russian embassy employees

The Czech government has ruled to expel 63 employees of the Russian Embassy in Prague, Czech Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhanek said on Czech TV on Thursday. "63 employees of the Russian embassy [will leave the Czech Republic] with …

Czech ambassador summoned to Russian foreign ministry

Czech ambassador summoned to Russian foreign ministry

Czech Ambassador to Russia Vitezslav Pivonka has left the building of the Russian foreign ministry where he was informed about Russia’s measures to respond to the expulsion of Russian diplomats from the Czech Republic. "We …

Czech Republic exiles group of Russian diplomats

Czech Republic exiles group of Russian diplomats

The Czech Republic is expelling 18 employees of the Russian embassy who, according to local intelligence services, serve in Russian intelligence, First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Jan Hamacek, who is also acting as foreign …

Russian Foreign Ministry to expel two Czech diplomats

Russian Foreign Ministry to expel two Czech diplomats

Czech Ambassador to Moscow Vitezslav Pivonka has been summoned by the Russian Foreign Ministry, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Prague’s actions will be followed by a tit-for-tat …