Archive · 9 Oct 2026

Rybar Founder Detained in Montenegro Over Suspected Hybrid Activity

Rybar Founder Detained in Montenegro Over Suspected Hybrid Activity

Mikhail Zvinchuk, who founded Rybar, was detained in Montenegro.

The article says the detention involves suspected hybrid activity.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that he was detained.

Russian officials said they want to learn more about what happened.

Montenegro is a member of NATO.

It is also seeking to join the European Union.

Its government has followed European sanctions policy toward Russia.

The detention could add strain to relations between Russia and Montenegro.

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