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The group consists of four members of the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia which is known for its pro-Russian stance. They are still in Russia and awaiting an opportunity to return. It is not reported who the individuals are.

The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs is aware of the situation and noted in a statement that options for providing consular assistance are currently limited.

In 2023, Czech police filed criminal charges against a member of the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia who displayed a Russian flag with the letter Z – a symbol of Russian aggression – at an event in the [Czech] town of Nymburk.