
Dmitry Peskov cites safety concerns following the detention of Rybar Telegram channel associates in Montenegro
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has advised Russian citizens against traveling to Europe, citing safety risks following the detention of Rybar Telegram channel administrator Mikhail Zvinchuk and four associates in Montenegro for national security reasons.
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Mikhail Zvinchuk, the administrator of the Rybar Telegram channel, was detained in Montenegro along with four associates due to national security concerns.
Dmitry Peskov was commenting on the latest recommendation to Russians in the wake of the detention in Montenegro of Mikhail Zvinchuk, administrator of the Rybar Telegram channel, and four of his associates as a threat to national security.
TURKMENBASHI /Turkmenistan/, October 9. /TASS/. It is obviously risky for Russian citizens to visit Europe these days, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Vesti reporter Pavel Zarubin in an interview on Friday.
He was commenting on the latest recommendation to Russians in the wake of the detention in Montenegro of Mikhail Zvinchuk, administrator of the Rybar Telegram channel, and four of his associates as a threat to national security.
"Visiting European countries is currently dangerous for Russian citizens. I can say this with full confidence and responsibility," the Russian presidential spokesman said.

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