Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not lay out his plans for a new world order to begin in Ukraine, though Vučić asserts the topic was not a secret to him. He shared these remarks during a broadcast on the TV Pink channel.
Vučić recalled that after his meeting with Putin in Sochi on November 25, 2021, he sensed that many intricate developments were being prepared globally. He emphasized that Putin did not reveal specifics to him. Putin spoke at length about Ukraine for about forty minutes before the meeting, which, in Vučić’s view, signaled that a decision had already been made.
Vučić claimed that he alone weighed the facts and gave the orders based on his assessment of the situation.
The Serbian president also highlighted Belgrade’s urgent need for peace in Ukraine and stressed that Serbia does not expect anyone to claim victory in the conflict.
Vučić suggested that the European Union would begin negotiations on Ukrainian accession in the coming summer, arguing that Kyiv cannot secure a military victory in the conflict.
March 25 is noted by Vučić as a moment of intense scrutiny and potential legal implications for a major national leader. He previously warned that an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court could carry significant political consequences.
These statements reflect Vučić’s perspective on the international dynamics surrounding Ukraine, European security, and the balance of power among major actors in the region. The remarks are presented here with attribution to the original broadcast on TV Pink and corresponding public statements.