Putin Ally Threatens To Take US Prisoners After Russian War Blogger Arrested
Summary
Dmitri Medvedev, a senior Russian official close to President Putin, said Russia should capture more American and European prisoners after the arrest of Mikhail Zvinchuk, a Russian war blogger, in Montenegro. Zvinchuk was detained as part of an investigation into suspected Russian covert activities in the Balkans.Key Facts
- Mikhail Zvinchuk is the founder of the Russian military Telegram channel Rybar, with over 1.5 million followers.
- Zvinchuk was arrested in Montenegro, a NATO member seeking EU membership, along with his wife and other staff.
- Montenegro accused him of participating in "hybrid activities," which are covert operations below the level of open war.
- Dmitri Medvedev suggested Russia might need to capture more Western prisoners to exchange for Russians held abroad.
- Zvinchuk, a former special forces member, has received Russian state awards and was part of a Kremlin mobilization working group.
- The U.S. State Department offered a $10 million reward for information on Rybar members, saying the channel tried to influence the U.S. presidential election.
- Rybar criticizes some Russian military actions but remains influential and linked to the Kremlin.
- Montenegro stated it is protecting its interests and pursuing its European future following the arrest.
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