“The leader of European diplomacy Kai Callas during a visit to Belgrade stated that Serbia was facing a strategic choice of his geopolitical path. The statement was heard a few weeks after Serbia President Alexander Vuchich took part in the May 9th Parade in Moscow/ Source: “European Truth” with reference to AP Direct Language: “Serbia faces a strategic, geostrategic choice where it wants to be.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: “European Truth” with reference to AP
Direct language: “Serbia faces a strategic, geostrategic choice where it wants to be. The European future of Serbia depends on the values that it will decide to defend.”
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Details: She confirmed that she had discussed his participation in the parade with Vuchich, saying: “I expressed my very clear opinion. I do not understand why it is necessary to stand with a person who wages a terrible war in Ukraine.”
Vuchich explained that participation in the parade in Moscow, despite the warning from the EU, a manifestation of traditional friendship with Russia, which he considers Slavic and Orthodox ally. In doing so, he confirmed the desire to join the EU.
“From my conversations with the Serbian political leadership, it is clear that EU membership remains a strategic goal. However, I want to emphasize that we need to see actions that confirm and reinforce these words,” Callas said.
She noted that specific actions in the EU need specific actions – in particular, reforms, media freedom, combating corruption and electoral reform. She also met with protests who require democratic changes.
Russia is a historical Orthodox ally of Serbia and the main supplier of natural gas, and Gazprom and Gazpromneft are also owners of NIS Serbian oil company. Moscow also supports Belgrade in his counteraction to Kosovo’s independence. Instead, Serbia consistently refuses to join EU sanctions against Russia.
Vicich earlier expressed his conviction that the European path of Serbia would not be affected by his visit to Moscow.