Message to Serbian political leadership to be more consistent in defending friendly relations with Moscow sent Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
“We are aware of the pressure on Serbia. We also record Belgrade’s declarations of friendship with Russia. Maybe there is a different perception of friendship. We defend friends in difficult times and advocate the principle that all those who call us friends have the same approach. “he said meaningfully Maria Zakharovabroadcast by the Serbian media.
This statement is the Moscow’s first reaction to Serbia’s vote in favor of Russia’s temporary removal from the UN Human Rights Council. Serbia also voted in favor of the UN and condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Analysts say Zakharova’s statement is a serious warning to prevent a change in Belgrade’s attitude towards Russia.
It is noted that Serbia has not imposed sanctions on Russia, but is under strong pressure to align with the foreign policy of the EU of which it wishes to join. In his recent public statements, President Aleksandar VuÏ„Ï‚iÏ„Ï‚, although he states that he considers Russia a friendly country, defends Serbia’s European perspective. In a recent interview with Serbian public television, justifying his support for anti-Russian resolutions at the UN, he stressed that he was not prepared to clash with the West and find Serbia under threat of sanctions.
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