The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, addressed the public on several current issues, including global geopolitical tensions, the war involving Iran, and developments related to Kosovo. During his remarks, he also complained about recent arrests of Serbs in Kosovo and commented on his difficult relationship with Kosovo’s prime minister, Albin Kurti.
At the beginning of the broadcast, Vučić briefly touched on the rapid development of artificial intelligence, noting that while the topic is widely discussed worldwide, he personally feels he does not know enough about it and believes it will significantly shape the future. However, he soon shifted focus to what he described as the most important global issue at the moment – the conflict involving Iran and the wider geopolitical situation.
Speaking about international dynamics, Vučić said it is often “ungrateful” for a president to act as a geopolitical analyst, though he still offered his view on recent global developments. He pointed to Israel’s military capabilities, emphasizing what he described as the peak development of a multilayered missile defense system.
The Serbian president also revisited the historical and political developments surrounding Kosovo, claiming that NATO had previously determined that an attack on Serbia would ultimately lead to Kosovo’s independence. According to Vučić, a series of political decisions and events over the years, including changes in the structure of the former Yugoslavia and negotiations held in Vienna, eventually led to the declaration of Kosovo’s independence.
Turning to current events, Vučić expressed dissatisfaction over the recent arrest of four individuals in the village of Syriganë in Skenderaj, who are suspected of war crimes. He argued that Serbia continues to face political pressure and claimed that Kosovo is following certain regional trends while, in his view, benefiting from what he described as the quiet support of Western countries.
Vučić also spoke openly about his personal interactions with Prime Minister Kurti, saying that their meetings have never been cordial. According to him, discussions between the two leaders have often been tense and confrontational. He stated that he has never even shaken hands with Kurti and suggested that their encounters have at times come close to physical confrontation, though he declined to provide further details.
His comments come at a time of continued political tensions between Serbia and Kosovo, as both sides remain engaged in a complex dialogue process mediated by international actors, while developments on the ground continue to attract regional and international attention.
