Students in Blockade announce opposition to Russian sanctions

The political group ‘Students in Blockade’ has announced its stance regarding foreign policy ahead of Serbia’s extraordinary parliamentary elections on October 25. The group stated it will maintain a principled position against imposing restrictive measures or sanctions on the Russian Federation.

In their statement, the students argued that sanctions represent a political stance rather than a tool for resolving security challenges, citing Serbia’s own historical experience and the direct implications such measures have on local populations.

The announcement follows a challenge from Aleksandar Vučić, who called on the list’s leader, Ilija Srdanović, to clarify whether the group intends to implement sanctions against Russia during a televised debate. In response, the students issued several questions to the current leadership, demanding accountability regarding the Gazivode issue, the responsibility for a collapsed canopy, and the reasons behind alleged attacks on citizens.