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Balkan tensions rise as Croatia and Serbia exchange political warnings
Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković has expressed serious concern regarding recent developments in Serbia. Following the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić in Belgrade, Jandroković stated that Serbia is attempting to revise the history of the 1990s and is moving from a position of aggressor to that of a victim.
Jandroković identified three primary concerns: the revision of history, the use of inflammatory propaganda against neighboring countries—specifically Croatia—and the ongoing arming of the Serbian military. He urged for increased monitoring of the situation and readiness for various responses, suggesting that European institutions have been hesitant to address these issues to avoid pushing Serbia closer to Russia.
In response, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić accused external forces, including Brussels, of interfering in Serbia's internal politics and electoral processes. Vučić also criticized Croatian media and leadership, specifically mentioning Prime Minister Plenković and Marta Kos, regarding their stance on historical symbols and political pressure on Serbia.
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Aleksandar Vučić · Croatian Parliament · Gordan Jandroković · Ratko Mladić · Serbia
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Serbia intends to return to the political landscape of the 1990s. dnevnik.ba · zadarskilist.novilist.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Serbia is conducting propaganda against neighboring countries, specifically Croatia. dnevnik.ba · zadarskilist.novilist.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There is pressure from Brussels and other locations regarding electoral lists.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] External forces are interfering in Serbia's internal politics.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ratko Mladić was buried on Monday in a family tomb at the Topčider cemetery in Belgrade. dnevnik.ba · zadarskilist.novilist.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Serbia is currently arming itself. dnevnik.ba · zadarskilist.novilist.hr