Montenegro arrests five linked to Russian Rybar network in Risn operation

Montenegrin authorities detained Mikhail Zvinchuk, head of the Russian propaganda network Rybar, along with four associates, on suspicion of disrupting Montenegro's EU accession and engaging in hybrid activities. This action, following earlier Rybar operations in Czechia, indicates a coordinated Western pushback against Russian influence, with potential implications for Russia-Montenegro relations and broader information warfare. The legal basis for detention and potential extradition to the US remain unclear.