Czech Foreign Minister Jan Macháček was the target of an activist operation conducted by a group known as "Detektivní parta." The activists posed as an anonymous journalist, Thomas Paukner, to engage the minister in conversation. During the exchange, Macháček reportedly referred to former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš as the “spiritual father” of the Patriot movement. He also cast doubt on the necessity of purchasing generators for Ukraine, raising concerns about the country’s energy infrastructure. The activist group released details of the conversation, aiming to expose potentially problematic statements from a government official. This incident raises questions about transparency and the minister's position on crucial foreign policy issues, particularly regarding support for Ukraine. The authenticity of the recording is currently being investigated.