Russian Bikers vs. Ukranian Bikers
Motorcycle clubs on collision course
As war looms in the Ukraine, tensions run high amongst the biker clubs in bordering countries.
Things Heat up in Montenegro
The Montenegrin branch of the Russian “Night Wolves” bikers club wants the government of Montenegro to ban a pro-Ukraine solidarity rally.
The Russian "Night Wolves" accused the pro-Ukranine solidarity movement of "war mongering." The Russian Nightwolves were founded by Alexander Zaldostanov (The Surgeon) in the early 1980s. The group was composed of rock music fans and motorcycle enthusiasts.
The Night Wolves are favored by Russian President Vladimir Putin. He calls them "friends." Putin is often at the groups nationalist rallied. And he rides a Harley Davidson.
Night Wolves motto:
Pray to God and stick to Russia
The "Night Wolves" even participated in the invasion and annexation of the Crimean part of the Ukraine in 2014. They have even pushed the Russification of Montenegro."
On to Ukraine
Flag of Ukraine
United States ambassador to Mongenegro Judy Rising Reinke called on American and Montenegran citizens to support a free Ukraine, and oppose Russian aggression.