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Vučić defends Serbia's foreign policy amidst regional tensions
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has defended Serbia's independent foreign policy, stating that the country maintains a difficult but necessary balance between Eastern and Western powers. He highlighted that Serbia remains the only European nation not to impose sanctions on Russia, while maintaining friendly relations with Ukraine. Vučić also emphasized the importance of engaging with all global actors to serve national interests.
In regional developments, tension has risen between Belgrade and Sarajevo. Following a visit by Vučić to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Defense Minister Zukan Helez made statements regarding the security monitoring of the Serbian President. Vučić responded by stating he has no issue with professional security protocols but dismissed the criticisms as politically motivated. Additionally, an investigation has raised questions regarding Helez's official travels to Hungary, Austria, and the United Kingdom, which reportedly coincided with football matches involving the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Vučić has also signaled upcoming political activity in Serbia, announcing large-scale rallies in Belgrade and Novi Sad as he anticipates electoral victories in those cities.
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Aleksandar Vučić · Ante Šušnjar · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Ivan Anušić · Milovan Drecun · Operation Oluja · Serbia · Volodymyr Zelenskyy · Zukan Helez
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aleksandar Vučić responded to Zukan Helez regarding security monitoring during his visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina. vesti-online.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Zukan Helez traveled to Hungary, Austria, and the UK on official business that coincided with football matches. istraga.ba
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marko Đurić claimed that critics of Vučić's meeting with Zelensky are hypocritical. www.danas.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aleksandar Vučić stated that Serbia maintains a balanced policy between the East and West. studiob.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aleksandar Vučić stated that Serbia is the only country in Europe that has not introduced sanctions against Russia. studiob.rs