MontenegroRussian journalist Mikhail Zvinchuk deported from Montenegro
Mikhail Zvinchuk, administrator of the Rybar Telegram channel, and his wife Valeria were deported from Montenegro due to national security concerns.
Background
Montenegro, a NATO member and EU candidate country, has been strengthening its ties with Western nations. Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to increased scrutiny of Russian citizens and entities in some European countries, particularly those with aspirations for closer integration with the European Union.
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Russian journalist Mikhail Zvinchuk deported from Montenegro due to national security concerns
First report 19h agoLast update 9h agoMontenegrin authorities justified the deportation and entry ban of Mikhail Zvinchuk based on national security concerns, as per the Law on Foreigners.
Mikhail Zvinchuk and his team claim they were in Montenegro to film a documentary about Montenegrin Russophiles with all necessary approvals, implying the deportation was unwarranted.
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