Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić revealed details of his discussions with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, in which the European Union demanded Serbia’s urgent involvement in the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue. During the meeting, Kallas emphasized the need to address the Banjska terrorist attack and called for sanctions against Russia.
Vučić described the meeting as “difficult” but acknowledged the importance of addressing these critical issues. He also stated that Serbia would respond according to its policies and national interests.
In addition to his talks with Kallas, Vučić updated the public about a meeting with James O’Brien, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs. Vučić stated that they discussed the escalating situation in Kosovo, with Serbia reaffirming its commitment to peace and stability in the region. He emphasized Serbia’s need for strong support from its American partners in these efforts.
Furthermore, Vučić met with Miroslav Lajčak, the EU’s Special Representative for the Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue. In the discussions, Vučić said they addressed the recent security threats to Kosovo and reiterated Serbia’s ongoing investigation into the terrorist attack in the Ibër-Lepenc area. Vučić reaffirmed Serbia’s commitment to uncovering the truth and ensuring justice for the attack, which he attributed to a hybrid assault on the country, as well as to the increasing pressures faced by Serbs in Kosovo.
Vučić called for stronger engagement from the EU in ensuring the safety and rights of Serbs in Kosovo, underscoring that these matters are crucial for Serbia. He insisted that the EU, as a mediator and guarantor of the agreements reached in the Brussels dialogue, must take a more active role in addressing these pressing issues.
