Vladimir Popov
Montenegro to open coup plot trial
Two pro-Russian opposition leaders in Montenegro and 12 other suspects will go on trial July 19 over their role in an alleged attempt to overthrow the government.
Montenegrin police arrested a group of Serbian nationals on the eve of a general election in October, accusing them of planning to storm parliament and target the then prime minister, pro-Western Milo Djukanovic.
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Montenegro Opposition Leaders to Stand Trial in Coup Case
Two opposition leaders, Andrija Mandic and Milan Knezevic, said on Thursday that they are facing a political prosecution in Montenegro after the higher court confirmed their indictment over the alleged attempt to overthrow the government last October.
Montenegro Asks Moscow to Help With Coup Probe
Montenegrin Justice Minister Zoran Pazin said on Friday that Montenegro had asked Moscow to allow its the special prosecutor to examine two Russian nationals suspected of having played a leading role in last October's alleged coup.
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'Russian State' Behind Montenegro Coup Plot, Prosecutor Says
The "Russian state" orchestrated an attempted coup on October 16 in Montenegro in a bid to stop the Balkan country from joining NATO, Montenegrin Prosecutor Milivoje Katnic said on Sunday.
Serbia Arrests Alleged Montenegro Coup Plotters
Serbian police arrested Nemanja Ristic, 43, and Predrag Bogicevic, 47, on Friday on suspicion of terrorism and in line with an arrest warrant issued by Montenegro, the police announced.
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Montenegro Issues Warrant For Alleged Coup Plotters
The Montenegrin prosecution on Tuesday said an arrest warrant had been issued for five persons in connection with "terrorist" activities - including plans to kill the former Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic on election day, October 16.