# Founder of Russian war propaganda channel Rybar detained in Montenegro

https://mins.news/en/item/92991

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-09 10:47 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/founder-of-russian-war-propaganda-channel-rybar-detained-in-montenegro/

> Montenegrin authorities detained Rybar founder Mikhail Zvinchuk, his wife Valeria and three associates in Risan on Oct. 9. Prime Minister Milojko Spajic confirmed the detention, saying Montenegro was protecting its interests and European future.

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