www.pravda.com.ua Montenegro Detains Russian Propaganda Network Founder Amid Security Concerns
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- •Mikhail Zvinchuk and four others were detained in Montenegro for national security reasons.
- •Zvinchuk is linked to Russian intelligence and has been sanctioned by the UK and US.
- •The operation aimed to prevent destabilization efforts in Montenegro.
Mikhail Zvinchuk, founder of the Rybar propaganda network, was arrested in Montenegro on October 9, 2026, along with his wife and three associates. The Montenegrin authorities acted on intelligence suggesting attempts to destabilize the country through hybrid warfare. Zvinchuk is linked to Russian intelligence and has been sanctioned by the UK and the US for his role in spreading Kremlin propaganda. The operation involved local police and the National Security Agency, and all detained individuals are set to be deported on national security grounds. The US State Department has offered a reward for information on foreign entities involved in election interference, including those associated with Zvinchuk. The Kremlin has expressed concern over the detention and is reportedly seeking his release. This incident may further strain Montenegro-Russia relations, which have been historically tense.
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