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Russia accused of interfering in Montenegro's affairs

The Russian Duma is interfering in the internal affairs of Montenegro, Slovenian ambassador to NATO Jelko Kacin has said.

Kacin in this way reacted to the Russian stance mentioned by officials during a meeting in Moscow with representatives of Montenegro's opposition Democratic Front, that Montenegro should adopt the Swiss model of neutrality.

Anti-Govt Protesters Rally in Montenegro

Hundreds of protesters rallied in the streets of Podgorica carrying banners "He is done" and shouting "Milo thief!" in reference to Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic.

The rally was organised by Montenegro's main opposition alliance, the Democratic Front, against the cabinet and its key members before a key parliamentary confidence vote on Monday in the government.

Montenegro to pay EUR 130K to brutally beaten protester

The Montenegrin government will pay EUR 130,000 in damages to Milorad Martinovic, who was beaten by the police during an opposition-organized protest.

Members of Montenegro's special police unit known as SAJ brutally attacked and beat Martinovic on October 24 in Podgorica, after breaking up the Democratic Front protest. Martinovic's car was also damaged by the police.

Montenegro Opposition Protest Calls for Free Elections

Hundreds of anti-government protestors gathered in front of the Montenegrin parliament on Sunday carrying Montenegrin and Serbian flags and demanding free and fair election.

Montenegro's main opposition alliance, the Democratic Front, said that the protests were organised for those who do not believe that the "captured institutions can achieve something."

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