Czech Army Chief Pulls Support for Conference Tied to Pro-Russian Businessman

Czech Chief of General Staff Miroslav Hlaváč withdrew army backing for a conference on air defense, which was to feature senior Czech military officials. The event is organized by a businessman with links to pro-Russian groups, per Seznam Zprávy. This marks a notable reversal to avoid potential influence or reputational risk, signaling heightened scrutiny of Russian ties in Czech defense circles.