Mikhail Zvinchuk

Force in Play

Returned to Russia in October 2026 after expulsion from Montenegro; says he will go back to the Balkans and that his seized equipment has not been returned

Montenegro detained and expelled Mikhail Zvinchuk, founder of the pro-war Russian Telegram channel Rybar, with his wife and three associates on October 9, citing national security. The group flew to Belgrade that night and Zvinchuk was back in Moscow within days, saying he would return to the Balkans.

Updated 3 days ago