During negotiations with the European Union (EU) on opening Cluster 3, the main objection raised by the Baltic, Scandinavian, and Benelux countries was Serbia's refusal to impose sanctions against Russia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated.
According to Report"s Balkans bureau, Vučić emphasized that Serbia will continue to maintain good relations with both Russia and Ukraine:
"When you impose sanctions on Russia, you suddenly become an extremely 'democratic' country; when you shut down Russian media outlets, you become even more 'democratic,' and that's where the matter ends. We treat Ukraine with great respect. Ukraine is a friendly country, one that does not recognize Kosovo and has adopted a declaration respecting territorial integrity in line with the UN Charter. But Russia is also a friendly country for Serbia, and it has supported the protection of Serbia's territorial integrity."
Vučić stressed that Serbia will not change its policies under pressure, blackmail, or similar means: "In today's world, being free and independent is very difficult. You see, even for Spain, it is not easy, and for many other countries, it is not easy either. It is hard to withstand all the attacks, all the advice, and all the criticism coming from every side."
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