Czech counterintelligence reports on Russian agent with close links to some politicians and journalists

The Czech counterintelligence service BIS has reported on the activities of a Russian agent who allegedly had close links to a number of Czech journalists and politicians. In its 2021 security report, the service claims the agent had sufficient financial resources to maintain and even expand his circle of pro-Russian journalists and activists, using them to push a pro-Russian political agenda and publicize issues that are in line with Russia's interests. The agent reportedly reimbursed them for certain services and paid for some of their trips abroad. The report does not say when the agent in question was expelled from the country.

According to the report, China is also working to strengthen its foothold in the country.

Prime Minister Petr Fiala who visited the BIS headquarters on Monday, thanked the service for its good work, saying that in the present time it was particularly significant.