Montenegro· CetinjeMontenegro Deports Russian Propagandist Mikhail Zvinchuk and Rybar Team
Mikhail Zvinchuk, founder of the pro-Kremlin Telegram channel 'Rybar,' along with his wife and three associates, was detained in Risan, Montenegro, and subsequently deported for national security reasons.
Background
Montenegro, a NATO member and EU candidate, has been strengthening ties with Western nations while navigating its relationship with Russia. This deportation reflects ongoing efforts by some European countries to counter foreign influence and disinformation campaigns, particularly from Russia.
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Montenegro Deports Russian Propagandist Mikhail Zvinchuk and Rybar Team
First report 12h agoLast update 1h agoMontenegrin authorities justified the deportation of Zvinchuk and his team due to national security concerns, citing their involvement in spreading Russian propaganda and hybrid activities.
Zvinchuk and his team expressed gratitude to Russian diplomats, including Maria Zakharova and ambassadors, for their swift assistance in resolving the situation and facilitating their return to Russia.
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev criticized the arrest and deportation, stating that Russians are being hunted in European countries and that freedom of opinion is not guaranteed, especially for those telling the truth about Western countries.
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