Vucic on the alliance of Croatia, Albania, and Kosovo: We understood the message, we are very concerned

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated this evening that Serbia understood the message sent by the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Croatia, Albania, and Kosovo in the field of defense, and emphasized that Serbia has its own doctrine which will ensure stability and defense against any potential aggressor.

Vucic, speaking for TV Pink regarding the defense alliance formed today between Albania, Kosovo, and Croatia, said he was very concerned about their actions. 

He pointed out that Croatia, in terms of its military, is a very powerful country, but also stated that for the first time, Serbia has a stronger army.

"We understood them, and we are very concerned about what they are doing. We have our doctrine, and I am sure we will succeed in preserving stability and defending ourselves from any potential aggressor," Vucic emphasized.

He repeated that the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a major issue.

"A big problem is the issuing of warrants for the three highest officials of the Republic of Srpska. They cannot move freely. I will do everything I can in discussions with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the Europeans to find a way to de-escalate the tensions. This is chaos," the Serbian president stated.

Vucic warned that it would be a "total disaster" if Milorad Dodik, Nenad Stevandic, and Radovan Viskovic were arrested and added that he hopes "no one is crazy enough to do that."

"I’m just waiting to see if EUFOR has received the arrest warrant," Vucic added, warning that "overnight, we could end up in complete disaster."

"That’s why I call on people to unite around important issues, because we face total catastrophe if anything happens in Bosnia and Herzegovina or in Kosovo and Metohija. It’s important that we return to work and fight for Serbia," Vucic concluded.

U.S.-Russia conversation a huge step, congratulations to Trump

Vucic also commented on today’s conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling it a huge step. 

"I think we are far from peace, but it's good that they are talking about it," Vucic said, commenting on the phone call between Trump and Putin.

He is confident that we are close to ending the attacks on energy infrastructure.

"This is important for the population on both sides. It’s good that they are also talking about freedom of navigation in the Black Sea," Vucic added.

He concluded that the situation is definitely moving toward de-escalation.

"Whether peace will come quickly and easily, I don’t believe it. But this is certainly a huge step, and I congratulate Trump on that," Vucic said.