Aleksandar Vučić warns of global war and asserts Serbian independence
In a series of interviews via the "MD MEETS" podcast with Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić issued a stark warning that the world is at the "beginning of a much larger war" and that Europe is on the verge of a major conflict. He expressed skepticism regarding a swift resolution to the war in Ukraine, noting that he does not foresee a peace settlement in the near future.
Vučić detailed his vision for a shifting global order, identifying the United States and China as the two primary global powers. He suggested the European Union should strive to become a "third pillar," while Russia and India would remain significant regional or continental forces. He also noted that a new alliance between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia would further reshape global political divisions.
On domestic and regional matters, Vučić reaffirmed Serbia's commitment to its European Union accession path, stating the country will meet even additional conditions to prove its dedication despite political obstacles. He emphasized that Serbia maintains an independent foreign policy, asserting, "I will not serve anyone – not England, not Germany, not America, not Russia... I serve only Serbia." He also highlighted Serbia's economic progress, noting it accounts for 51 percent of the Western Balkans' GDP.
Entities: Aleksandar Vučić · Axel Springer · European Union · Mathias Döpfner · Montenegro · Predrag Zenović · Russia · Serbia · United States
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vučić stated that Serbia maintains an independent foreign policy and does not serve the US, Russia, or EU. (Aleksandar Vučić)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vučić identified the US and China as the primary global powers. (Aleksandar Vučić)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vučić expressed commitment to Serbia's EU accession path despite political obstacles. (Aleksandar Vučić expressed commitment to Serbia's EU accession path despite political obstacles.)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vučić predicted a new alliance between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia will impact global divisions. (Aleksandar Vučić predicted a new alliance between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia will impact global divisions.)
- [● 13 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vučić stated that the world is at the beginning of a much larger war. (Aleksandar Vučić stated that the world is at the beginning of a much larger war.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vučić noted that Serbia accounts for 51 percent of the Western Balkans' GDP. (Aleksandar Vučić noted that Serbia accounts for 51 percent of the Western Balkans' GDP.)