# Montenegrin citizens will need visas to enter Russia, diplomat says

https://mins.news/en/item/99398

- TASS, 2026-10-14 08:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2201777

> Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Montenegrin citizens will need visas to visit Russia after Podgorica decided to end visa-free entry for Russian citizens. She said the move harms Montenegrin interests and could reduce Russian tourism, hurt businesses and worsen the investment climate.

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