The arrest and deportation of Mikhail Zvinchuk and his team by Montenegrin authorities were based on allegations of unauthorized filming and foreign recruitment activities.

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The thread discusses the arrest and deportation of Mikhail Zvinchuk and his team from Montenegro following an alleged unauthorized filming activity. The incident involves police actions, equipment confiscation, and questioning about foreign recruitment for the SMO. The event is significant due to its implications on media freedom and international relations.

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Parent: International RelationsEntity: MontenegroImpact: negativeDate: Oct 9, 2026Target: The legality and justification of Montenegrin authorities' actions against the foreign media team.

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Translated video of Mikhail's statement following the arrest and deportation of him, his wife and crew from Montenegro. Rybar founder Mikhail Zvinchuk says police came at 7 a.m., a day after the team requested official permission to film at the monastery in Cetinje for their documentary. According to him, they were searched without any official record, had all their equipment confiscated, and were asked whether they had come to recruit foreigners for the SMO. After eight hours in custody

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Translated video of Mikhail's statement following the arrest and deportation of him, his wife and crew from Montenegro. Rybar founder Mikhail Zvinchuk says police came at 7 a.m., a day after the team requested official permission to film at the monastery in Cetinje for their documentary. According to him, they were searched without any official record, had all their equipment confiscated, and were asked whether they had come to recruit foreigners for the SMO. After eight hours in custody

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