This was reported by Vijesti newspaper with reference to the ministry's notification.

The diplomat must leave the country within seven days.

The name of the diplomat is not mentioned.

The reasons for his expulsion are not specified.

The Russian ambassador to Montenegro,

Vladislav Maslenikov

, was presented with an official note.

  • After the start of Russia's war with Ukraine, Montenegro joined the European Union sanctions against Moscow.

    Since the end of February, Montenegro has twice expelled Russian diplomats – one at the end of March, four at the beginning of April.

  • In total, according to RBC's calculations, from the beginning of the year to the beginning of August, Western countries expelled more than 550 Russian diplomats.