Montenegrin authorities detain pro-Kremlin Russian military blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk, the founder of the Telegram channel Rybar, along with his wife and three other Russians. Multiple outlets report the arrests take place in the Adriatic resort town of Risan, with police and security agents involved.
Officials cited by outlets say the case centers on suspected attempts to spread Russian influence or destabilize Montenegro. Some reports also describe the seizure of drones and electronic or digital equipment from Zvinchuk and associates, which investigators say supports the allegations. Bloomberg and others frame the detention as part of Montenegro’s security work.
Other accounts provide context around Zvinchuk’s activities and their international dimension. The Moscow Times reports the United States has offered a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to his identification or location. Separately, Rybar personnel cited by Kyiv Post say they are in Montenegro legally to film a documentary, pointing to a dispute over intentions.
