Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has issued a symbolic statement ahead of the Vidovdan celebration in Kosovo, implying that the event carries political weight beyond its traditional religious and cultural significance.
Commenting on the warnings from Kosovo’s authorities about potential provocations during the gathering at Gazimestan, Vucic stated, “The day will come when Serbs will be able to wear Serbian jerseys and carry Serbian flags freely, everywhere.” This remark, delivered in a politically charged atmosphere, can be interpreted as a subtle challenge to Kosovo’s institutions and a nod to nationalist sentiment in Serbia.
Kosovo’s acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti previously warned that Saturday’s gathering in Gazimestan risks being politically exploited by Belgrade to stir tensions. He expressed concerns over organized groups from Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia, which in the past have been identified with provocative nationalist and Russian symbols.
Meanwhile, Vučić called on Serbs traveling to Kosovo not to give the authorities any reason for arrests, referencing his own son Danilo’s past legal issues to underscore what he framed as personal and political pressure from Prishtina.
Such remarks suggesting a future where “everything will be different” carry multiple meanings for the Serbian public and signal potential trouble to the international community monitoring the region. They reflect a deeper political narrative of confrontation, rather than a sincere attempt to normalize relations between Serbia and Kosovo.
