Czech President Draws Fire for Stance in Spy Dispute With Russia
- Zeman says probe is needed before imposing economic penalties
- Kremlin alleged to have played role in 2014 munitions blast
Milos Zeman
Photographer: Ralf Hirschberger/DPA/Getty Images
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The Czech Republic’s pro-Russian president drew a storm of criticism for comments about a historic rift between the two countries that fellow politicians said favored the Kremlin’s interests over his own nation.
The government in Prague expelled scores of diplomats last week after accusing Russian agents of blowing up a munitions warehouse seven years ago. On Sunday, President Milos Zeman said the European Union and NATO member state shouldn’t be quick to impose economic punishment on its Soviet-era master.