Serbia Declines to Sign Joint Declaration at Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit

Diplomacy

Serbia, Ukraine

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić was the only leader at the fifth Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit in Kyiv who did not sign a joint declaration condemning Russian aggression.

Key points

  • The declaration called for increased sanctions against Russia and the establishment of a special tribunal for crimes committed in Ukraine.
  • President Aleksandar Vučić stated that Serbia supports Ukraine's territorial integrity while maintaining its own policy stance.
  • The summit included representatives from Ukraine, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Moldova, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria.
  • President Aleksandar Vučić held bilateral meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Why it matters

The event highlights Serbia's distinct diplomatic position regarding the war in Ukraine compared to its regional neighbors and European partners.

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