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Tensions between Croatia and Serbia, Vučić clashes with Plenkovic and Milanović
As Serbia heads towards local elections later this month, President Aleksandar Vučić has escalated his rhetoric during the election campaign, fueling clashes in the region.
He has accused Croatia's leadership and intelligence services of supporting student-led anti-government protests in Serbia.
Speaking at a rally in central Serbia on Saturday, Vučić also referred to the Chinese-made supersonic cruise missiles recently added to Serbia's arsenal. He was responding to an announcement by Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, who said he would inform NATO of the development.
"Plenković said yesterday that he will complain to NATO about this. I couldn't sleep all night," Vučić said sarcastically. "Maybe I should tell him: you don't have to inform them. I'm not ashamed of what Serbian hands have achieved," he added.
Plenković rejected Vučić's claims that Croatia is involved in anti-government protests in Serbia.
"We have no interest in Serbia's internal affairs, let alone playing the role of puppets, pulling strings and organizing protests. These claims are completely fabricated," he said.
The Croatian Prime Minister also questioned the logic of these accusations, highlighting Croatia's role in Serbia's energy supply.
"If Croatia had some ulterior motive against Serbia – and I'm speaking to the Serbian people now – why would we transport their most important energy source? What kind of policy towards a neighbor would this be: sending oil to Serbia through the only available pipeline, while simultaneously supporting anti-government protests?" Plenković said.
He added that NATO's briefing on the missiles was part of routine communication with allies.
"When a neighboring, non-ally country equips its Russian fighter jets with Chinese missiles, this is a new development. These are not anti-aircraft missiles, they are attack missiles ," he said.
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic also reacted after him. Commenting on Vučić's statements that "Croatia, Albania and Kosovo" want to attack Serbia, he said: "I warned you once that the memorandum of Croatia, Albania and Kosovo on cooperation in the military field, which was signed by the minister, is not any kind of military alliance. And now, two days ago, he talks about a plan by Croatia, Kosovo and Albania to attack Serbia. This is a very interesting man. How should we attack? With what? We don't have an army for this. Then you can believe me when I say - after all, I decide on this. It's not good to hear, except it's stupid."
Speaking about the latest weapons Serbia has purchased, the Croatian president also sent a message to Vučić: "What are they going to do with them? Attack Croatia? That would be terrible for us, but even worse for them. With this, I also call on Vučić, if possible, to be careful what he says."
Serbian President Vučić reacted to this statement again. He stated that he has chosen the path of peace and stability for Serbia and that the people will decide who will lead the country.
"My name is Aleksandar Vučić and I am the proud president of Serbia. Neither the Croatian president nor anyone else will dictate to me what to say. We want and will have peace and much better relations with them, although there are no bad things they have not said to me," he said.
These mutual statements have raised the tone between Belgrade and Zagreb, reflecting an increasingly tense climate in the region. At a time when the Balkans faces numerous political and security challenges, the harsh rhetoric between the leaders risks further deepening diplomatic clashes and increasing insecurity in the region. / Pamphlet
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