Slovakia detains Ukrainian citizen over alleged coup plot

Slovak authorities have detained a Ukrainian citizen on suspicion of preparing a coup d'état. This was announced by the head of the country's police, according to the publication Dennikn. According to sources, the detained individual is expected to be deported in the near future.

Link to anti-government protests

The detention took place against the backdrop of strained relations between Bratislava and Kyiv. 

Previously, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico publicly accused Ukrainian authorities of involvement in organising protest actions against his government. Mass demonstrations took place in Bratislava and several other cities in the country.