We consider this course of action by the Russian Federation to be another step towards the escalation of relations not only with the Czech Republic, but also with the EU and its allies. Moreover, it is completely contrary to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, especially in relation to the commitment of its signatories to allow diplomatic missions to function properly and to the principle of non-discrimination between states. We regret that Russia is choosing the path of confrontation to its own detriment, as this measure will also have an indirect effect on the possible development of contacts between ordinary citizens, on tourism, and on the development of trade relations.

This act of the Russian government does not change the original decision to cap the number of employees at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Prague. Unlike the Russian approach, our move is in full compliance with international law.