Working group to examine Russian property in Czech Republic

Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky has created a working group that is dealing with the rectification of property relations regarding the real estate used by Russia in the Czech Republic, ministerial spokeswoman Lenka Do told journalists on Monday. The Foreign Ministry has doubts about many of the buildings whether they still serve diplomatic activities. The Foreign Ministry now records about 50 properties. The group will focus on those that are in Russian ownership, both in and outside Prague. "We will also closely collaborate with self-rule bodies of the municipalities in which the real estate is located," Do said.