# SNS mobilization and Balkan political tensions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/serbian-progressive-party-political-mobilization
> Updated: 2026-09-26T16:00:26.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

Miloš Vučević, president of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), conducted visits to Bački Jarak and Temerin to engage with citizens. During these visits, Vučević criticized previous political strategies as a “policy of hatred, violence, and blockades” and advocated for a “free, decent, secure, and economically strong Serbia.” He emphasized the importance of dialogue and identified Aleksandar Vučić as a unifying figure for the nation.

Following these local engagements, Milan Knežević, president of Montenegro’s Democratic People's Party (DNP), addressed an SNS rally in Belgrade. Knežević called for unity among Serbs in both Serbia and Montenegro, urging citizens to support the United Serbia coalition led by Aleksandar Vučić.

Political tensions have since escalated following the funeral of Ratko Mladić. In a CNN interview, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić clarified that the event was not a state funeral and that no state honors were provided, though the state assisted with logistics due to Mladić’s former rank as a Yugoslav army colonel. Vučić noted that between 120,000 and 150,000 people attended the ceremony, suggesting the large turnout reflects a perceived “sense of injustice” felt by Serbs toward the international community.

In Montenegro, the funeral has triggered parliamentary friction. The Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) criticized independent MP Radinka Ćinćur for missing a session intended to discuss removing Speaker Andrija Mandić from his position. Mandić faced the dismissal initiative after expressing condolences for Mladić. The DPS alleged that Ćinćur’s absence protected Mandić and prevented a clear stance on the historical significance of the issues surrounding Mladić and the Srebrenica genocide. Additionally, local officials in Bar have warned against external efforts to incite ethnic divisions.

## Claims

- Aleksandar Vučić stated that the funeral of Ratko Mladić was not a state funeral and did not include state honors. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Aleksandar Vučić claimed that the Serbian people feel the international community has treated them unjustly. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Vučić explained that the state provided logistics for the funeral because Mladić was a colonel in the former Yugoslav army. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Branislav Nenezić warned that external funding is being used to fuel divisions and disrupt coexistence in Bar. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Milan Knežević stated that honest Serbs in Montenegro will support the United Serbia list and Aleksandar Vučić. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The DPS Bar committee claimed that Radinka Ćinćur's absence from a parliamentary session prevented the removal of Andrija Mandić. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Zdenko Lučić promised to serve as the Croatian member of the BiH Presidency and work toward EU membership. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Vučić reported that between 120,000 and 150,000 people attended the funeral in Belgrade. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Vučić addresses Mladić funeral and regional tensions in Balkans

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić addressed the funeral of Ratko Mladić on CNN, citing international injustice. Meanwhile, political tensions rise in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding regionalism

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milan-kneevi-calls-for-serbian-unity-at-belgrade-rally

### 2026-09-17: Miloš Vučević visits Temerin and Bački Jarak

Serbian Progressive Party leader Miloš Vučević visited Temerin and Bački Jarak, calling for unity and criticizing past policies of hatred and blockades while campaigning for an economically strong Serbia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milo-vuevi-visits-temerin-and-baki-jarak

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