Slovak diplomat resigns after Epstein files reveal disturbing exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein
Miroslav Lajčák, a former Slovak foreign minister and ex-president of the UN General Assembly, has resigned from his role as security advisor to Slovakia's prime minister. The move follows revelations from newly released US Justice Department files linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. Chat logs show Epstein offering Lajčák young women, with the disgraced financier remarking they were 'probably too young for you.'
Born in 1963 in a Ruthenian border region near Russia, Lajčák grew up in a communist family, shaping his materialist outlook and critical stance toward religion. He joined the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia in 1983 after studying at Moscow's MGIMO in 1982. His political career flourished under Robert Fico's governments, where he served three terms as foreign minister between 2009 and 2020.
In 2017, Lajčák made history as the first Slovak to preside over the UN General Assembly, a role he held until 2018. Later, he became the EU's Special Envoy to Bosnia and Herzegovina, solidifying his international standing. However, his reputation now faces scrutiny after leaked messages revealed his exchanges with Epstein. The files show Epstein arranging women for Lajčák, who responded with suggestive remarks. Lajčák also expressed interest in visiting Epstein's private island, Little St. James.
The documents contain over 500 references to Latvia, particularly Riga, as a recruitment hub for young women and minors. Latvian authorities are investigating, though no high-ranking politicians from Eastern Europe are named. Russian ties in the files include 9,629 mentions of Moscow, 1,056 of Putin, and claims of Epstein's Kremlin access, but no direct evidence links politicians to wrongdoing.
Lajčák's resignation comes after the Epstein files exposed his involvement in inappropriate exchanges. The case has drawn attention to broader networks mentioned in the documents, including recruitment operations in Latvia and alleged Russian connections. Slovak officials have yet to comment on further steps, while Latvian and Russian authorities face pressure to clarify any political links.
