Belarus Strikes Back at Czechia Over Diplomatic Expulsion: A New Phase of Diplomatic Tensions in Europe
In a response to recent diplomatic disputes between Belarus and Czechia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus announced the expulsion of a Czech diplomat from the country.
This move marks a further escalation in the ongoing diplomatic confrontation, driven by espionage accusations and mutual mistrust.
On September 19, Belarus’s foreign ministry issued an official statement emphasizing that such measures are retaliation for years of biased actions by Czech authorities against Belarus.
Meanwhile, in response to Minsk’s actions, Czech and Polish diplomats were summoned for urgent consultations and meetings between governments.
The escalation stemmed from reports of a Belarusian agent being detained in Poland, as well as revelations by intelligence agencies from Romania, Hungary, and the Czech Republic uncovering a spy network operated by Belarus on European soil.
Additionally, on September 8, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the detention of a Belarusian agent involved in espionage activities.
On the same day, the Czech government declared it would expel a Belarusian embassy staff member suspected of collaborating with Belarusian intelligence.
Overall, these events highlight a significant intensification of diplomatic hostilities in the region, with serious implications for European security and stability.