# Montenegro-Croatia tension over Oluja anniversary

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/montenegro-croatia-tension-over-oluja-anniversary
> Updated: 2026-08-07T06:11:39.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026, Montenegro’s government said that attending the 31st‑year commemoration of Croatia’s 1995 Operation Oluja was not a state obligation, stressing the need for balanced remembrance of all war victims and urging respectful bilateral relations. Croatia’s former foreign minister criticised the stance, urging concrete steps as Montenegro pursues EU accession.

A few days later, the Montenegrin cabinet reversed course and sent a chargé d’affaires to the ceremony in Knin, framing the gesture as respect for Croatia’s struggle for territorial integrity. Domestic politicians praised the move and accused President Jakov Milatović of indecisiveness, while Serbia’s president condemned the decision. The shift illustrates a tentative diplomatic outreach amid ongoing bilateral sensitivities.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Montenegro Sends Delegate to Croatia's Operation Oluja Anniversary

Montenegro sent a diplomatic envoy to the 31st anniversary of Croatia's Operation Oluja, a move praised by Croat leader Adrijan Vuksanović as a sign of respect while criticizing President Jakov Milatović’s ambi

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montenegro-sends-delegate-to-croatias-operation-oluja-anniversary

### 2026-08-03: Montenegro's stance on Oluja anniversary criticized by Croatia

Montenegro says attending the Oluja anniversary is not a state duty, while Croatia urges genuine engagement to settle bilateral issues and advance EU accession.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montenegros-stance-on-oluja-anniversary-criticized-by-croatia

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