Andrew H. Schapiro

Czech president's door "closed" for U.S. ambassador

PRAGUE -- Czech President Milos Zeman has announced that he "won't let any ambassador of another nation intrude with advice over his foreign visits."

Czech President Milos Zeman has harshly criticized US Ambassador Andrew Schapiro after the latter commented on the head of state's decision to visit Russia on May 9.

Most European leaders have said they will boycot Victory Day celebrations in Moscow commemorating the 70th anniversary since World War Two ended in 1945.