# Czech security threats from Russia and China

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-intelligence-security-threats-from-russia-and-china
> Updated: 2026-09-05T08:00:00.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 4.

The Czech Security Information Service (BIS) continues to identify Russia and China as primary actors conducting espionage and hybrid warfare, describing the current security environment as one of the most significant since the end of the Cold War.

Russia is reportedly shifting its focus from disinformation toward physical sabotage. This includes recruiting inexperienced individuals through social media networks to carry out attacks on local infrastructure or companies supporting Ukraine. In response to rising hybrid threats and potential cyberattacks, the Czech government has implemented undisclosed security measures. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš described the current European situation as a ‘cold war’ fueled by the conflict in Ukraine. Following security incidents in Germany linked to Russian-sponsored sabotage, Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka summoned the Russian Ambassador to express concerns. After the ambassador rejected the allegations, the Czech Republic announced reciprocal measures regarding Russian diplomatic and technical personnel. Interior Minister Lubomír Metnar confirmed the country remains at terrorism threat level B.

Simultaneously, China is expanding its espionage activities across diplomatic, scientific, and cyber domains. These threats are exacerbated by global tensions, including the invasion of Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East, and tensions surrounding Taiwan.

Beyond foreign threats, the BIS has previously identified domestic challenges regarding state-owned enterprises, noting trends where management acts as ‘autonomous rulers’ and maintains influence through deeply rooted clientelism.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Czech Republic implements security measures amid Russian hybrid threats

The Czech Republic has introduced undisclosed security measures following Russian-linked sabotage and drone incidents in Germany, prompting diplomatic tensions and reciprocal actions against Russian personnel.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-republic-implements-security-measures-amid-russian-hybrid-threats

### 2026-08-31: Czech Security Service warns of corporate clientelism and foreign threats

The Czech Security Information Service (BIS) warns of systemic clientelism in state-owned firms and rising security threats from Russian sabotage and Chinese cyberattacks on diplomacy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-security-service-warns-of-corporate-clientelism-and-foreign-threats

### 2026-08-30: Czech intelligence warns of increased Russian and Chinese espionage in Europe

Czech intelligence warns of intensifying Russian sabotage and Chinese espionage in Europe, while Estonian officials report Russia faces increasing economic and military pressures.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-intelligence-warns-of-increased-russian-and-chinese-espionage-in-europe

### 2026-08-27: Czechia faces heightened security risks from Russian and Chinese intelligence

The Czech BIS report identifies Russia and China as major cyber-espionage threats and warns of increasing Russian-led sabotage attempts using recruited 'one-time agents' and disinformation.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-security-service-warns-of-chinese-cyber-espionage-and-russian-hacking

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