Zakharova reported on the consequences of introducing Montenegro to a visa regime with the Russian Federation. The cancellation of the visa-free regime between the Russian Federation and Montenegro causes clear damage to the interests of Podgorica; Citizens of the Balkan republic will also have to apply for an entry visa to Russia starting in November, Izvestia newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. "On September 28, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro informed the Russian side of the termination of the agreement between the government of the Russian Federation and the government of Montenegro on the conditions for mutual travel of citizens of the Russian Federation and citizens of Montenegro from September 24, 2008.

Zakharova reported on the consequences of introducing Montenegro to a visa regime with the Russian Federation. The cancellation of the visa-free regime between the Russian Federation and Montenegro causes clear damage to the interests of Podgorica; Citizens of the Balkan republic will also have to apply for an entry visa to Russia starting in November, Izvestia newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. "On September 28, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro informed the Russian side of the termination of the agreement between the government of the Russian Federation and the government of Montenegro on the conditions for mutual travel of citizens of the Russian Federation and citizens of Montenegro from September 24, 2008.