Boris Pejović, a member of the Presidency of the “Europe Now” movement and Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Montenegro, has stated that Kosovo has been recognised in essence by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić himself.
Pejović made the remarks in a sharp response to Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić, following her accusations against Montenegro for recognising Kosovo.
“Everything you are referring to happened at a time when Svetozar Marović, as deputy leader of the then-ruling DPS, directly influenced state policies and decision-making,” Pejović wrote.
“It is likely that he placed you under obligation, which is why you are now defending him and reacting so uncontrollably when, under the very rule of law you claim to uphold, his extradition is being demanded.”
Pejović concluded by directly addressing Serbia’s position on Kosovo:
“Ultimately, Kosovo has been recognised in substance by your own president. Deal with that — and leave us alone.”
Brnabić Accuses Montenegro of Violating International Law
Pejović’s response followed Brnabić’s claims that Montenegro violated international law, the UN Charter, and basic respect toward Serbia by recognising Kosovo.
Reacting to Pejović’s call for the extradition of Svetozar Marović, a convicted former Montenegrin official who has resided in Serbia for years, Brnabić accused Montenegro of hypocrisy.
“I have encountered many deceivers in politics, but none like this,” Brnabić wrote on X.
“You speak about extradition, while you are the ones who tried to take 14 percent of our territory by recognising the so-called ‘Republic of Kosovo’.”
She further claimed that Serbia never took Ulcinj, Plav or Gusinje from Montenegro, but accused Montenegro of “stealing” what she called “a part of Serbia’s territory — important not only in size, but in heart.”
Brnabić also argued that five EU member states still do not recognise Kosovo, implying Montenegro acted against European norms.
Escalating Rhetoric and Criminal Clan Accusations
The dispute escalated after Brnabić accused Montenegro of harbouring two of the world’s most dangerous criminal clans — “Škaljari” and “Kavač” — claiming they could not function without state support.
Pejović rejected the allegations, accusing Brnabić of deliberately reversing narratives to portray President Vučić — a former close ally of Milo Đukanović — as a victim.
He stressed that the criminal clans she referenced emerged in 2014 and that individuals suspected of links to these groups have no influence over Montenegro’s current government.
Pejović also reminded Brnabić that all individuals suspected of facilitating the arrival of Veljko Belivuk’s criminal group from Serbia to Montenegro have already been prosecuted.
Call for Genuine Rule of Law
“I hope that we will all demonstrate our commitment to the rule of law more through actions and less through rhetoric,” Pejović concluded, adding that such consistency would be clearly recognised by the public in both Serbia and Montenegro.
