Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic introduced on June 23 that Serbia has halted all arms exports, citing nationwide safety and financial pursuits. He denied that the transfer was a response to mounting criticism over allegations that Serbian munitions have ended up in Ukraine.

Talking after a gathering with senior army officers, Vucic stated that Serbia is just sending ammunition to its personal barracks and all exports are suspended, in keeping with Serbia's greatest pursuits.

Shortly after the announcement, Serbia's Protection Ministry issued an announcement confirming the suspension of all arms and army gear exports.

Vucic's selections comes amid growing criticism – significantly following claims that Serbian ammunition has been equipped to Ukraine.

In Might 2025, Russia’s International Intelligence Service (SVR) accused Belgrade of supplying weapons to Kyiv, regardless of Serbia's pleasant ties with Moscow and declared neutrality in Russia's invasion.

In line with a 2024 investigation by the Monetary Instances, Serbian ammunition has made its solution to Ukraine by means of intermediaries, though Belgrade maintains it doesn’t immediately arm both facet.

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Serbia has tried to navigate a fragile diplomatic path between Moscow and the West.

In his most up-to-date balancing act, Vucic refused to signal a declaration condemning the invasion – in order to not "betray Russia" – whereas concurrently pledging to help Ukraine's reconstruction.

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