Slovakia has accused the commander of the "Georgian Legion" of attempting a coup, prompting a response from Ukraine's Military Intelligence.

Slovakia has accused the commander of the Georgian Legion of attempting a coup. Ukrainian intelligence has responded.

This information is reported by RBK-Ukraine citing HUR.

As stated in the address, on January 31, Slovak officials during a press conference leveled accusations against the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, claiming that military personnel from the "subordinate" HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the Georgian National Legion, were involved in organizing protests in Slovakia aimed at preparing for a coup.

"The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine officially states that there is no unit within its structure called the 'Georgian National Legion,'" Ukrainian intelligence confirmed.

Regarding the International Legion of the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the press service noted that it is a multinational active operations unit that directly participates in battles against Russian occupation forces at the hottest frontlines and, of course, does not carry out any hybrid actions on the territory of EU states.

"As for the individual mentioned at the press conference, they are not a Ukrainian serviceman, have no relation to Ukrainian intelligence, and do not receive any tasks or assignments from the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. This individual terminated their contract with the International Legion of the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine back in April 2023 and has not renewed it," emphasized the HUR, adding that the agency "firmly rejects false accusations of organizing unlawful actions in Slovakia."

Moreover, the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is in constant contact and cooperation with colleagues from NATO countries, adheres to the principles of good-faith cooperation and partnership, and always works for the benefit of common security and overcoming the challenges posed to European nations by the full-scale war unleashed by Russia, particularly in the information component of Russian aggression.

"European politicians must be as responsible as possible for their words, especially regarding accusations against friendly countries, to avoid giving any grounds for hostile propaganda," the HUR summarized.

Fico's Accusations

On January 31, Prime Minister Robert Fico accused the "Georgian Legion" and its leader Mamuka Mamulashvili of being involved in public protests in Slovakia. Following this, Slovakia banned him from entering the country.

Prior to this, on January 30, an individual from Ukraine was detained in Slovakia due to an alleged "threat of a coup". They face deportation. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry stated that diplomats are keeping the case under special control. Additionally, Slovakia's ambassador to Ukraine, Pavel Vizdala, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Just about a week ago, Fico claimed that Ukraine was allegedly involved in anti-government protests in Bratislava and other cities across the country. Moreover, supposedly every third participant in the protests is Ukrainian.