‼️
1/20
Respekt magazine's findings: don't publish information about the secret operation yet, asked 🇨🇿Eurojust prosecutor Pavel Zeman. Slovak government did the opposite in a few hours
Why did 🇸🇰Fico's cabinet cover the 🇷🇺Russian trail and attack the 🇨🇿Czech secret service?
1/20
Respekt magazine's findings: don't publish information about the secret operation yet, asked 🇨🇿Eurojust prosecutor Pavel Zeman. Slovak government did the opposite in a few hours
Why did 🇸🇰Fico's cabinet cover the 🇷🇺Russian trail and attack the 🇨🇿Czech secret service?
2/20
It could have been a successful police cooperation between 🇨🇿🇸🇰🇺🇦 After nine months of searching together in 🇺🇦 this week they arrested a man who last year threatened to bomb 🇨🇿 and 🇸🇰 schools. But instead of joy at the discovery, there is a bitter taste as 🇸🇰 colleagues
It could have been a successful police cooperation between 🇨🇿🇸🇰🇺🇦 After nine months of searching together in 🇺🇦 this week they arrested a man who last year threatened to bomb 🇨🇿 and 🇸🇰 schools. But instead of joy at the discovery, there is a bitter taste as 🇸🇰 colleagues
3/20
reported the case prematurely. Specifically, at a time when Czechs were still in a war zone in 🇺🇦 and their 🇸🇰colleagues put their lives in danger by their actions. At the same time, the Slovaks concealed the essential information that the suspect was directed from 🇷🇺.
reported the case prematurely. Specifically, at a time when Czechs were still in a war zone in 🇺🇦 and their 🇸🇰colleagues put their lives in danger by their actions. At the same time, the Slovaks concealed the essential information that the suspect was directed from 🇷🇺.
4/20
After repeated political conflicts between the Czech and Slovak governments, the dispute has now spread to 🇨🇿 and 🇸🇰 police. And again it is about Moscow. Why is Bratislava covering the Russian trail and attacking the Czech police and the BIS intelligence service?
After repeated political conflicts between the Czech and Slovak governments, the dispute has now spread to 🇨🇿 and 🇸🇰 police. And again it is about Moscow. Why is Bratislava covering the Russian trail and attacking the Czech police and the BIS intelligence service?
5/20
During a raid on a suspect who threatened schools, officers gradually narrowed down the suspect's location based on electronic traces until they located him at a "base" in Dnipro. Apparently, at one point, he connected from a less secure source and led police to his address.
During a raid on a suspect who threatened schools, officers gradually narrowed down the suspect's location based on electronic traces until they located him at a "base" in Dnipro. Apparently, at one point, he connected from a less secure source and led police to his address.
6/20
Czechs, Slovaks and Ukrainians participated in his capture on the spot to demonstrate successful cooperation. But this quickly stalled. 🇸🇰 reported the detention of the 🇺🇦 citizen and said that searches were underway in 🇺🇦 at the time of publication.
Czechs, Slovaks and Ukrainians participated in his capture on the spot to demonstrate successful cooperation. But this quickly stalled. 🇸🇰 reported the detention of the 🇺🇦 citizen and said that searches were underway in 🇺🇦 at the time of publication.
7/20
The text was accompanied by a photograph of an unspecified room in which 🇨🇿 and 🇸🇰 detectives were standing with their backs turned. As soon as the news broke in 🇸🇰, it caused an uproar in 🇨🇿. The publication occurred while police teams were still in 🇺🇦Dnipro.
The text was accompanied by a photograph of an unspecified room in which 🇨🇿 and 🇸🇰 detectives were standing with their backs turned. As soon as the news broke in 🇸🇰, it caused an uproar in 🇨🇿. The publication occurred while police teams were still in 🇺🇦Dnipro.
8/20
In doing so, 🇸🇰Slovakia jeopardised the safety of police officers at a location close to 🇷🇺 and the front line. The suspect was controlled by 🇷🇺 intelligence and 🇷🇺 until then unaware of the intervention, could have tried to retaliate against the police with a missile
In doing so, 🇸🇰Slovakia jeopardised the safety of police officers at a location close to 🇷🇺 and the front line. The suspect was controlled by 🇷🇺 intelligence and 🇷🇺 until then unaware of the intervention, could have tried to retaliate against the police with a missile
9/20
or a drone. The Slovaks must have been aware of this fact, yet for some reason they put out a life-threatening message. Moreover, at a moment when shortly before they had been instructed by the coordinator of the case, prosecutor Pavel Zeman of Eurojust, not to disclose.
or a drone. The Slovaks must have been aware of this fact, yet for some reason they put out a life-threatening message. Moreover, at a moment when shortly before they had been instructed by the coordinator of the case, prosecutor Pavel Zeman of Eurojust, not to disclose.
10/20
The agreement was that everything would be made public when everyone was safely back, a week after the intervention. And that public outreach would be by mutual agreement. A few hours after Zeman's letter informing everyone, 🇸🇰 did the opposite.
The agreement was that everything would be made public when everyone was safely back, a week after the intervention. And that public outreach would be by mutual agreement. A few hours after Zeman's letter informing everyone, 🇸🇰 did the opposite.
11/20
Moreover, they left out the most important thing, the Russian trail. Although the prematurely published report by 🇸🇰 police referred to one detainee, Czech counter-intelligence agency BIS - Bezpečnostní Informační Služba (Security Information Service) said the same day
Moreover, they left out the most important thing, the Russian trail. Although the prematurely published report by 🇸🇰 police referred to one detainee, Czech counter-intelligence agency BIS - Bezpečnostní Informační Služba (Security Information Service) said the same day
12/20
that the case had a larger dimension. "The detainee's activities were most likely financed by an agent from 🇷🇺," the BIS said without further details. This was not entirely new; the BIS had previously reported on the 🇷🇺 background in the schools case.
that the case had a larger dimension. "The detainee's activities were most likely financed by an agent from 🇷🇺," the BIS said without further details. This was not entirely new; the BIS had previously reported on the 🇷🇺 background in the schools case.
13/20
The fact that the BIS pointed out to 🇷🇺 led 🇸🇰politicians to harshly criticise 🇨🇿intelligence service. "I find it incomprehensible and unprofessional that 🇨🇿 brought this information to the public. I am surprised by the statements of my 🇨🇿colleagues.
The fact that the BIS pointed out to 🇷🇺 led 🇸🇰politicians to harshly criticise 🇨🇿intelligence service. "I find it incomprehensible and unprofessional that 🇨🇿 brought this information to the public. I am surprised by the statements of my 🇨🇿colleagues.
14/20
Any 🇷🇺 trace, the police have nothing to report. It is a working hypothesis," said Slovak Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok. The minister directly attacked BIS director Koudelka: "I ask Mr Koudelka not to conspire."
Other 🇸🇰politicians have also attacked the BIS chief
Any 🇷🇺 trace, the police have nothing to report. It is a working hypothesis," said Slovak Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok. The minister directly attacked BIS director Koudelka: "I ask Mr Koudelka not to conspire."
Other 🇸🇰politicians have also attacked the BIS chief
15/20
over Russia. 🇨🇿politicians, including Interior Minister Rakušan and PM Fiala, have backed the counterintelligence agency. 🇨🇿 haven't officially commented on 🇸🇰 police's actions, but the explanation being heard in the backrooms is that the long-standing pro-Russian Slovak
over Russia. 🇨🇿politicians, including Interior Minister Rakušan and PM Fiala, have backed the counterintelligence agency. 🇨🇿 haven't officially commented on 🇸🇰 police's actions, but the explanation being heard in the backrooms is that the long-standing pro-Russian Slovak
16/20
government politicians acted in agreement with Russia. By emphasising the Ukrainian nationality of the perpetrator, they gave ammunition to propaganda there, while allowing Moscow to distance itself from the case. Experts also say that the Slovak government sees the BIS
government politicians acted in agreement with Russia. By emphasising the Ukrainian nationality of the perpetrator, they gave ammunition to propaganda there, while allowing Moscow to distance itself from the case. Experts also say that the Slovak government sees the BIS
17/20
and its head koudelka as a thorn in its side, because he considers the Slovak secret services subordinate to the government to be infiltrated by the Russians, it has no confidence in them and makes no secret of it. Some politicians like Erik Kaliňák feel threatened by
and its head koudelka as a thorn in its side, because he considers the Slovak secret services subordinate to the government to be infiltrated by the Russians, it has no confidence in them and makes no secret of it. Some politicians like Erik Kaliňák feel threatened by
18/20
the BIS.For example, Kaliňák claims that the Czech secret service is spreading information about him that he is paid by Russia. There is also talk that former Czech President Milos Zeman's entourage is trying to remove Koudelka. The pro-Russian and vindictive
the BIS.For example, Kaliňák claims that the Czech secret service is spreading information about him that he is paid by Russia. There is also talk that former Czech President Milos Zeman's entourage is trying to remove Koudelka. The pro-Russian and vindictive
19/20
Zeman does not like Koudelka because Koudelka warned about Russia during Zeman's term. Therefore, Zeman's allies can lobby Slovak politicians to speak out against the BIS chief. At the same time, Zeman supports anti-government (and pro-Russian) parties,
Zeman does not like Koudelka because Koudelka warned about Russia during Zeman's term. Therefore, Zeman's allies can lobby Slovak politicians to speak out against the BIS chief. At the same time, Zeman supports anti-government (and pro-Russian) parties,
20/20
and after the elections he could demand Koudelka's head as a quid pro quo.
🎁🔓
respekt.cz/kontext/nova-z…
and after the elections he could demand Koudelka's head as a quid pro quo.
🎁🔓
respekt.cz/kontext/nova-z…
@threadreaderapp pls unroll
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
