# Montenegro expels founder of Russian pro-war Telegram channel Rybar

https://mins.news/en/item/93477

- Meduza, 2026-10-09 15:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/09/montenegro-expels-founder-of-russian-pro-war-telegram-channel-rybar-citing-potentially-dangerous-activities

> Montenegro is expelling Mikhail Zvinchuk, founder of the Russian pro-war Telegram channel Rybar. Authorities said they had prevented activity they considered “potentially dangerous.” Zvinchuk’s wife and three employees, detained with him, also received expulsion orders.

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