A prominent Russian military blogger linked to Kremlin-aligned influence operations has been detained in Montenegro amid concerns over efforts to undermine the country’s stability, according to officials. The founder of the widely followed Rybar war blog, known for its ties to Russian intelligence networks, was arrested alongside four others in a coastal resort area. Authorities suspect the group of activities aimed at expanding Russian political influence in the region. The move follows heightened tensions between Montenegro and Moscow over recent geopolitical developments.
Founder of influential Rybar blog detained after warnings of attempts to destabilise Balkan country, officials sayA leading pro-Kremlin Russian military blogger with reported ties to Russia’s intelligence services has been arrested in Montenegro, after warnings of attempts to destabilise the Balkan country, officials have said.Mikhail Zvinchuk, the founder of the influential Rybar war blog, was detained on Friday alongside his wife and three other Russians by police and security agents in the Adriatic resort town of Risan, on suspicion of spreading Russian influence, local media reported. Continue reading...
