# Montenegro detains Rybar founder Mikhail Zvinchuk

https://mins.news/en/item/93003

- Meduza, 2026-10-09 10:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/10/09/montenegro-detains-founder-of-rybar-one-of-russia-s-most-popular-pro-war-telegram-channels-here-s-what-we-know

> Montenegrin authorities detained Rybar founder Mikhail Zvinchuk, his wife, and three staffers in Risan on October 9. Reports said they had sophisticated digital equipment, drones, and electronic devices. It is unclear whether Zvinchuk has been charged. Rybar confirmed the detentions and said those held were in Montenegro legally.

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