Czech media expose Russian Rybar propaganda cell; operatives face sanctions charges

Czech outlet Seznam Zprávy used a hidden-camera sting to expose a Russian propaganda operation linked to the Rybar center, which disseminates pro-Kremlin disinformation to 1.5 million subscribers. The exposed operatives, who traveled to the Czech Republic, now face up to 8 years in prison for violating sanctions. This marks a notable escalation in Czech counter-intelligence efforts against Russian influence operations, though the full extent of the network's reach remains unclear.