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Montenegro expels Russian Rybar network leader, associates over hybrid warfare

Montenegrin authorities arrested and deported five Russian nationals linked to the pro-war Telegram channel Rybar, seizing drones and digital equipment amid hybrid warfare concerns. The action marks a notable escalation in Montenegro's counter-intelligence posture against Russian influence operations, though the full extent of the network's activities remains unclear.

OCCRP3 days agoME, RUengCredibility 41%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score5.2

Model confidence0.7

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.4

Intelligence Tags

#hybrid warfare #russian influence #telegram #deportation #counterintelligence

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Montenegro

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country

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Part of 2 situations

activeGeopoliticsDefense9m ago

Russia — 298 developments

→ stable·89 signals·US, DE, PL +23Score 5.7

activeGeopolitics20h ago

Montenegro Expels Rybar Network Leader; Russia Threatens Retaliation

Montenegro has confirmed the arrest and expulsion of Rybar founder Mikhail Zvinchuk and several associates, citing national security and hybrid warfare concerns. This action has prompted a strong reaction from Russia, with Dmitri Medvedev threatening retaliatory detentions of Western nationals. The incident signifies a notable escalation in Montenegro's counter-intelligence posture against Russian influence and increased diplomatic friction between the two states.

↑ escalating·↓4 signals·RU, MEScore 4.5