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Montenegro expels Russian war blogger and four others
Montenegro detained and expelled Russian military blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk and four other Russians in Risan on national security grounds. Zvinchuk is reportedly wanted by the US.
Why it matters
The move signals the NATO member's tougher stance on Russian influence in the Balkans.
Background
Montenegro joined NATO in 2017 and is an EU candidate, though it has historic ties with Russia. Zvinchuk runs a prominent pro-war Russian Telegram channel.
The story so far
- Montenegro expels Russian war blogger and four others
- Montenegro expels Russian war blogger and four others
Sources
- RFI ↗October 9, 2026
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