A closer look at “Mikhail Zvinchuk, Pro-Kremlin Rybar War Blogger, Arrested in Montenegro”, exactly as the source publishes it. Mikhail Zvinchuk, founder of the influential pro-Kremlin military blog Rybar, was arrested in the Adriatic resort town of Risan, Montenegro, alongside his wife and three other Russians. Local media reported the detention on Friday by police and security agents, citing suspicion of spreading Russian influence. Officials have warned of attempts to destabilize the Balkan country, and Zvinchuk is alleged to have ties to Russia's intelligence services.
His Rybar blog is known for detailed coverage of the war in Ukraine, often amplifying Kremlin narratives. The arrest comes amid heightened concerns over Russian hybrid warfare in the Balkans, a region historically within Moscow's sphere of influence. Montenegro, a NATO member since 2017, has experienced previous alleged Russian-backed plots, including a 2016 coup attempt. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.