The Czech authorities have assured that they are not leaking data to Moscow and do not support Putin

The Czech Republic does not align itself with Russia, does not consult with Moscow, and does not visit the aggressor country. 

This was stated by Karel Havlíček, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, at a briefing following a government meeting on March 23, 2026, according to Ukrinform. 

The official emphasized that Prague pursues a pragmatic policy and is clear and categorical in its position regarding Putin, with whom it has never held negotiations.

Commenting on statements by Czech politicians in support of Viktor Orbán, Havlíček noted that the Czech Republic respects Hungary’s democratic choice. He added that Prague is unlikely to be able to influence the foreign policy of other EU members regarding their visits to Moscow. At the same time, the deputy prime minister described media reports about the Hungarian Foreign Ministry passing internal EU information to the Russian side as conspiratorial in nature, urging people to take such reports with a grain of salt.

Havlíček also drew parallels with the previous election campaign in the Czech Republic, when rumors circulated about the government’s intentions to leave the EU and NATO. In his view, the country now has even closer ties with the North Atlantic Alliance and the European Union. The country’s government is ready to cooperate constructively with any new democratically elected leadership in Hungary following the upcoming elections.

Meanwhile, the European Commission is demanding explanations from Hungary regarding a possible data leak to Russia.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called the possible wiretapping of Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó an attack on the country and ordered an immediate investigation into the matter. The scandal erupted after the pro-government media outlet Mandiner published an audio recording of a conversation between an investigative journalist and a source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the publication, Szijjártó’s phone number was allegedly passed on to foreign intelligence services to monitor the minister.

The Hungarian opposition also promises to investigate Szijjártó’s ties to Russia.