Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has stated he is not going to again out of plans to go to Moscow on Victory Day, as he had given his phrase to Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin [Victory Day is a Russian holiday commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, celebrated on 9 May – ed.].
Supply: Serbian information outlet Tanjug, citing Vučić’s statements at a press convention within the US on 1 Might, as reported by European Pravda
Particulars: The Serbian president stated that eight months in the past he had promised Putin he would come to Moscow on 9 Might. He added that his phrase binds him not solely in a world context but additionally earlier than his individuals and everybody else.
"My phrase issues. I’ve by no means lied to anybody. Nobody else has to go, nobody else has to endure. I’ll go – except one thing occurs or some risk is directed at Serbia. However my thoughts is just not so simply modified," Vučić acknowledged.
He stated that his present go to to the US, in addition to visits by European officers to Belgrade, are vital for Serbia over the following 15-20 days.
"Quite a few European company will probably be coming to talk to me in regards to the journey to Moscow, however they haven’t satisfied me but that I shouldn’t go. That’s onerous to do with individuals as hard-headed as we’re," Vučić added.
Background:
- In April, the European Union’s chief diplomat Kaja Kallas known as on European leaders to not attend navy celebrations in Moscow on 9 Might, urging them as an alternative to point out solidarity with Ukraine.
- The European Union has additionally issued a transparent directive to candidate nations to not attend the Moscow parade or make official visits to Russia.
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