Throughout his go to to Ukraine on June 11, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated his nation is able to assist rebuild one or two Ukrainian cities or areas.
The one-day journey marked the Moscow-friendly Serbian chief's first official go to to Ukraine and a big second in his efforts to take care of a impartial stance in Russia's struggle in opposition to Ukraine whereas additionally advancing Serbia's EU accession aspirations.
Talking on the Ukraine–Southeast Europe Summit in Odesa, Vucic stated Serbia desires to transcend political declarations and supply sensible help to Ukraine.
"I want to take one or two cities or areas that we might rebuild. I believe that will be very clear and noticeable to the Ukrainian folks," he stated. "We’re able to take heed to you and see how we may help you."
Vucic additionally reaffirmed Serbia's dedication to worldwide regulation and the UN Constitution, saying that this contains supporting the territorial integrity of states — a message the president described as necessary for Kyiv.
"Ukraine can at all times depend on Serbia's humanitarian and political assist for its territorial integrity," he stated. "We may very well be supportive in efforts to attain a ceasefire."
Vucic was one of many few European leaders to attend Russia's Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on Might 9 — a transfer that drew criticism from EU officers.
Serbian president additionally advised reporters that he didn’t signal the declaration of the Odesa summit, including that by doing so, he "didn’t betray Russia."
Tensions between Belgrade and Moscow have risen in current months after Russia's intelligence companies accused Serbian protection corporations on Might 29 of not directly supplying weapons to Ukraine. Vucic has denied these claims.
The Kyiv IndependentTim Zadorozhnyy
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