NHL legend Dominik Hasek has been a vocal critic of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine since it began. This week, Hasek said he’s received death threats from former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, who is currently deputy head of Russia’s security council chaired by Vladimir Putin.

Czech leaders have condemned apparent threats made by former Russian president and prime minister Dmitry Medvedev against NHL great Dominik Hasek for his critical stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Czech government leaders came to the defense of Dominik Hasek after what they said were death threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.