Overview
- Czech officials delivered a formal protest to Ambassador Alexander Zmeyevsky at 10:00 Monday over Russia’s published roster that labeled Czech companies as potential strike targets.
- The Russian Embassy later said Zmeyevsky rejected the protest and argued Czech-made drones are used against civilians and infrastructure.
- Russia’s Defense Ministry released the list last week with company names, contact details, and physical addresses across Europe, Turkey, and Israel.
- Russian Security Council figure Dmitry Medvedev described the roster as “a list of potential targets for the Russian Armed Forces,” and the ministry warned of risks to citizens in the listed countries.
- Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka said Prague’s aid to Ukraine follows international law, as officials warn that publicly identifying civilian sites could endanger workers and nearby residents.