Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said on Thursday that discussions at the seventh European Political Community summit in Copenhagen were dominated by the situation in Ukraine, but that Serbia’s position on regional and European security was carefully heard.
Speaking to reporters, Vučić said it was “obvious that everyone is seriously preparing for war,” and that such developments could impact economies and living standards across the region.
He emphasized that Serbia’s policy remains one of peace and stability, adding that continuity in this approach will be maintained. Vučić also criticized opposition figures who portray him as a warmonger, saying it remains unclear to them that “the colored revolution has failed.”
Vučić highlighted bilateral talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, discussing ways to strengthen cooperation in multiple areas and attract further investment, noting that Germany is Serbia’s leading investor.
Later on Thursday, Vučić is scheduled to meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, with the agenda expected to include developments in Kosovo and Metohija, regional security, and other issues.
Commenting on a proposed Russian compromise regarding U.S. sanctions on Serbia’s oil company NIS, Vučić said the offer had been made but expressed doubt that it would be accepted by the United States. “I am not sure about that. I don’t think the Americans are motivated by financial interests. They have a bigger game. I wish they had found a magical formula to resolve this, but I fear my instincts sense a difficult situation,” he said.