Sir Nicholas Soames: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports he has received on alleged Russian interference in the affairs of the government of Montenegro.

Sir Alan Duncan, Minister of State for Europe and the Americas at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office: The Government is very concerned about various reports that we have received of alleged Russian interference in the affairs of the government of Montenegro, including a coup plot on election day last October, and is working closely with partners on the issue.

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