Raonić vs Ivanović: The Media War Without a Fair Debate
Welcome to the Montenegrin media ring where the battle between Boris Raonić, general director of RTCG, and Željko Ivanović, chairman of the board of directors of Vijesti, turns into a real circus without rules! If you thought media was a place for objective reporting, think again. Here, the fight is on the lowest level, and truth seems to have long fled the scene.
Raonić’s Response: Driving on the Gravel of Media Lies
Raonić publicly called out Ivanović for his “low-profile works” that his media do not publish, calling them a real gravel road — full of holes, stones, and unpleasant vibrations. Imagine you’re driving smoothly, then suddenly hit a pothole and everything falls apart. That’s how Raonić describes reading Ivanović’s texts — painful and pointless.
He further accuses Ivanović of having long capitulated in the duel with truth and never appearing in a duel with him personally, despite Raonić inviting him to debate on all platforms and with all journalists. According to Raonić, Ivanović runs away from real conversations and fights with caricatures he himself invented.
Ivanović’s Media Attack and Raonić’s Defense
Željko Ivanović, on the other hand, runs his media with the ambition to be the “Njegoš” of journalism, but Raonić calls him just a copier of factory news, lacking talent for serious writing. Ivanović’s style, according to Raonić, is full of empty jokes, quotes, and attempts to hide the lack of content.
This media quarrel is not just a personal feud but reflects a broader crisis in Montenegrin media where truth is lost in a sea of personal insults and unprofessionalism. Instead of serving the public, media become an arena for senseless conflicts.
What’s Happening at RTCG?
Raonić highlights that great things happen daily at RTCG: new studios, correspondents across the Atlantic, new sculptures in the park, the entire Montenegrin cinematography available on MNE Play, and much more. Yet, despite these positive news, public focus remains on media wars and personal conflicts.
Why Does This Matter?
This situation shows how polarized the media scene in Montenegro is and how hard it is to get objective information. When media are used as tools for personal battles, public trust is lost, and truth becomes the victim.
Conclusion: A Media Ring Without Rules
Raonić and Ivanović are examples of how media can turn into a ring for senseless fights, where there is no room for dialogue and understanding. Calls for debate go unanswered, and the public remains confused and disappointed.
If you ever wondered what a media war without rules looks like, now you know. Maybe it’s time for you to share your opinion — is this just another show for the audience or a real problem of Montenegrin media? Drop a comment, crack a joke, or just chime in — because in this media ring, every word counts!
