Tuesday, 3 november 2026.

Montenegro Police Protect Activist From Russian Nationalist’s Threats

Montenegrin police on Thursday promised to secure the safety of rights activist Aleksandar Sasa Zekovic, after Russian nationalist extremist Vladislav Pozdnyakov threatened him online, saying he would 'pay for his...

Montenegro Urged to Probe Russian Hate Group Leader’s Presence

Montenegrin activist calls on authorities to investigate claims that the founder of ultra-nationalist online group 'Male State', – which Russia has banned – is currently living in Montenegro.

Belgrade Denies Serbian ‘Militants’ are Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

The Ukrainian Army's claim that Serbian 'militants' are being recruited to supplement Russian 'occupation' forces in Ukraine has drawn an angry riposte from the Serbian Defence Ministry.

EU Presses Montenegro to Pull Plug on Russian Media

The EU has reminded would-be member Montenegro of its obligation to silence propagandistic Russian media outlets, as the divided government goes slow in implementing most EU sanctions on Moscow.

At Pro-Russian Balkan Rallies, a Who’s Who of the Far-Right

Far-right Serb organisations, some known to flirt with neo-Nazism, have rallied in support of the Kremlin’s vow to ‘denazify’ Ukraine, winning applause from like-minded groups in Russia.

Montenegro Putting Restrictions on Russia on Hold, Activists Claim

Despite joining European Union sanctions on Russia, watchdogs say Montenegro's government has yet to officially implement any restrictive measures beyond a flight ban.

Serb Volunteers Answer Call to Fight in Ukraine

Appeals for volunteers from Bosnia and Serbia to join pro-Russian forces in Ukraine are getting a strong response on social media – but how many are actually going is less...

Support for Russia among Some Pro-Russian Bosnian Groups, but Not All

Some pro-Russian groups in Bosnia have expressed support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Others are still silent.

Serbian Pro-Regime Media Praise Russia ‘Overrunning’ Ukraine

Serbian newspapers, which are usually pro-Putin, either reported enthusiastically about Moscow's troops "reaching Kyiv in a day" or called the Russian attack on Ukraine a "response to NATO threats".

North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania Fail to Investigate Wagner Group

Despite joining European Union restrictions on the Russian mercenary group, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania have yet to investigate Wagner Group ties in their countries.