The matter of the protests unfolding in Serbia was described by Moscow as an internal issue for Serbia to handle. The Kremlin’s official spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, emphasized that Belgrade possesses legitimate leadership capable of taking appropriate steps and that Russia would not become involved in what it regards as Serbia’s internal affairs. Moscow stressed that it maintains careful and valued relations with Belgrade and would not interfere in the internal processes of a friendly country.
Peskov underscored that Serbia must decide its own path, and that external powers should refrain from intervening in Serbia’s domestic events. This stance was presented as part of a broader effort to respect the sovereignty of states and to uphold the principle of non-interference in national matters.
On the evening of December 24, supporters of the opposition bloc Serbia Against Violence, which questioned the results of the December 17 elections, gathered in Belgrade and briefly occupied the stairs in front of the building housing the representative and executive bodies. Security forces responded by dispersing the crowd and establishing a cordon to restore order.
On December 25, the Russian ambassador to Serbia, Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko, met privately with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. The talks were held behind closed doors with no press attendance, and specific topics were not disclosed to the public. Observers noted that the conversation occurred within a sensitive political context and aimed at ensuring stability and clear lines of communication between Moscow and Belgrade.
Analysts have described the protests as a reaction to the government’s stance toward Russia, suggesting that the events reflect broader tensions between Serbia’s leadership and its foreign policy orientation. While officials from Moscow reiterate respect for Serbia’s sovereignty and its right to determine its own course, observers continue to monitor how the Serbian leadership responds to domestic pressure and international expectations about neutrality and alignment.