Government likely to discuss new ambassador to Moscow

The government is set to discuss several items in secret mode at its session on Wednesday. According to European Affairs Minister Martin Dvořák one of the issues on the agenda is the possible appointment of a new Czech ambassador to Moscow. The meeting will also be attended by the head of the Czech Counter Intelligence Service Michal Koudelka.

The website Lidovky.cz wrote on Wednesday that after months of debate, Czechia has decided to appoint a new ambassador to Russia. According to several sources, the candidate being considered for the post is Daniel Koštoval, a diplomat and former deputy minister of defence.