Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said today that he supports Croatian President Zoran Milanović’s decision to cancel the Brdo-Brijuni Process summit, stressing that “he has no place there” and that laying a flower at Jasenovac has always been far more important to him.
“Regarding my presence on the Brijuni Islands, I fully support Milanović. He is right, I do not belong there. As President of Serbia, I have always prioritized paying respect at Jasenovac,” Vučić stated.
He added that he would attend Brijuni only as part of professional obligations, to listen and engage in dialogue.
Vučić sharply rejected any suggestion that he is beholden to Croatian officials. “I am not an errand boy for Milanović or Plenković. I speak as a free and libertarian president of Serbia and I speak the truth,” he said, emphasizing that he will not allow foreign leaders to dictate his words.
Milanović Cancels the Summit
Earlier, President Milanović announced the cancellation of the Brdo-Brijuni Process meeting, citing that Vučić’s participation was impossible under current circumstances.
“The political actions and statements of President Vučić in recent days directly contradict the goals of the Brdo-Brijuni Process, disrupt interstate relations, and endanger peace and stability in Southeast Europe,” Milanović’s office stated.
The next summit will be held when conditions are appropriate, following consultations with Slovenian President Nataša Pirc-Musar, co-chair of the process.
Vučić Accuses Croatia of Interfering in Serbian Elections
After local elections in Serbia, marked by incidents, Vučić falsely accused Croatia of interfering in Serbia’s local elections, citing unverified reports and misrepresenting events to advance his political narrative.”
“Logistical support from a neighboring country was clear. I will share more details once I receive full reports,” he said, citing the Military Security Agency, Security and Information Agency, and counterintelligence units.
Vučić Reports Talks with Putin
Vučić also revealed he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, extending the gas contract and discussing Kosovo, Metohija, and Republika Srpska. He told Putin about the alliance of Zagreb, Prishtina, and Tirana and said they exchanged views on all important matters.
Earlier, Vučić criticized Croatia over the banning of Serbian historian Miloš Ković and announced a diplomatic protest.
