Serbia’s Vucic angers Russia with comments about selling ammo to EU
Summary
Serbia's President, Aleksandar Vucic, mentioned the possibility of selling ammunition to the European Union, causing concern in Russia. Russia is worried that the ammunition might end up in Ukraine, which it is currently at war with. Serbia has been trying to join the EU but maintains close ties with Russia.Key Facts
- President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia talked about selling mortar shells to the European Union.
- Russia is concerned these sales could lead to ammunition ending up in Ukraine.
- Serbia has a history of promising Russia that its ammunition won't reach Ukraine.
- Vucic said in an interview that Serbia needs to sell ammunition to keep its industry running.
- Serbia is pursuing membership in the European Union and has been doing so since 2009.
- Russia previously accused Serbia of indirectly supplying Ukraine with ammunition.
- European Commission criticized Serbia for political issues and high polarization.
- Serbia is the only European country that hasn't imposed sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine conflict.
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