Montenegro Detains Founder of Russian Propaganda Network Rybar

Montenegrin police, acting together with the country's national security agency, detained Mikhail Zvinchuk, founder and head of the Russian pro-Kremlin propaganda network Rybar, along with several of his associates, according to media reports on October 9, 2026. Zvinchuk and his network have been sanctioned by the United Kingdom and flagged by United States authorities for spreading Russian disinformation and military propaganda. Rybar is one of the most influential pro-war Telegram channels with millions of followers and is closely tied to Russian military structures.