Serbia May Reconsider Refusal to Impose Sanctions on Russia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced that the decision not to impose sanctions against Russia, adopted by the National Security Council in 2022, might be revised. He emphasized that both the government and the Security Council have the authority to alter this policy.
“The government has the right to change this decision,” Vučić said, responding to a question about Serbia’s sanctions policy toward Moscow.
The statement comes amid ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine and increasing international pressure. According to the Financial Times, Serbia is also considering holding early parliamentary elections as part of a broader political reassessment. Meanwhile, the European Union has urged Belgrade to limit the issuance of passports to Russian citizens.
Context
- The initial decision against sanctions was made by Serbia's National Security Council in 2022.
- Vučić’s comments were reported by UNN with reference to Nova.rs.
- EU officials have expressed growing concern about Serbia’s alignment with Moscow.
Author’s summary: President Vučić hinted that Serbia could revise its earlier decision on Russia sanctions amid continuing war in Ukraine and EU pressure.