Founder of Russian war blog Rybar arrested in Montenegro
Montenegrin police detained the Rybar founder and four others, while the U.S. State Department has offered up to $10 million for related information.
- On Friday, authorities in Montenegro arrested Mikhail Zvinchuk, founder of the influential Russian war blog Rybar, in the Adriatic resort of Risan following warnings of hybrid warfare attempts to destabilize the country.
- Intelligence agencies monitored the group for several days after arrival as the National Security Agency executed an operation targeting 'hybrid activities' by Russian information networks suspected of undermining Montenegro's interests.
- Rybar-Led channels claim the team, including creative director Valeria Zvinchuk, was in the country legally and planning to film at a monastery. The Russian Foreign Ministry is working "to resolve the situation," Rybar posted.
- The United States State Department previously offered up to $10 million for information on 19 individuals managing Rybar-led channels, alleging they promoted Russia's political interests ahead of 2024 elections and encouraged discord in the United States.
- "Montenegro is protecting its interests," Prime Minister Spajic stated, as the European Union candidate previously banned Russian state media and expelled diplomats over the war in Ukraine, signaling its pro-Western alignment.
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Mikhail Zvinchuk and several Russian nationals were arrested in Risan, Montenegro. The Montenegrin Prime Minister hailed a "successful operation", referring to attempts at hybrid interference and destabilization, without further details. Mikhail Zvinchuk, targeted by European and British sanctions, is followed by more than 1.5 million subscribers.
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Mikhail Swinchuk is one of the loudest supporters of the Russian attack on Ukraine. However, he is not staying in his home country. The founder of the military blog Rybar is arrested in Montenegro.
The founder of the influential Russian military blog »Rybar« is in detention. Montenegro speaks of »trying hybrid influence and destabilization«. Ex-President Medvedev speaks of a »hunt on all Russians«.
Montenegro Detains Rybar Founder and Associates
Montenegro detained Rybar founder Mikhail Zvinchuk, his wife and three associates in Risan on Oct. 9, 2026; PM Spajić said no one will jeopardize the European future. · 20 sources across the spectrum on IJR News.
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