- Serbia is Ready to Supply Ammunition to Ukraine Through European Countries
The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, in an interview with the German outlet Cicero, stated that the Serbian defense industry is increasing the production of ammunition and offered the European Union to purchase all available products, even on the condition that this ammunition may end up in Ukraine.
“Our warehouses are full of ammunition, and we are producing more, especially mortar shells. We produce more ammunition than France. Although I do not want to be perceived as a person who constantly supplies ammunition to warring sides, ammunition is needed in Europe. Therefore, I offered our friends in the EU the possibility to conclude a purchase-and-sale agreement with us and take everything we have. This would be a phenomenal contribution that we can make to European security,” he stated.
Responding to the journalist’s direct question: “And this ammunition could then be used in Ukraine?”, the Serbian president emphasized: “Buyers can do whatever they want with it. We simply need a long-term contract so that we can plan.”
Against this background, Vučić stressed that Serbia adheres to military neutrality but is ready for greater cooperation with European countries. “I have always said that Serbia is militarily neutral. But we are absolutely ready to cooperate with European armies. We already intensively cooperate with our European friends militarily in Africa, Asia, and other continents, and we are ready to increase our presence together with European forces,” he noted.
The President of Serbia also declared a “fair” position of Serbia toward Ukraine and Russia, as well as solidarity with Ukraine.
“I believe that we treat all sides very fairly. Just ask the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which of the Balkan states helped Ukraine the most with financial and humanitarian assistance. The answer may surprise you,” he noted.
“If someone asks us whether we respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity, we will answer: ‘Yes, absolutely, we are very loyal to Ukraine’s territorial integrity.’ I traveled to Odesa during the war to demonstrate my solidarity,” Vučić emphasized.
Justifying his participation in the parade in Moscow on May 9, the President of Serbia referred to historical memory: “Except for 1948 and 1949, we were present at the Russian military parade every year since the end of World War II. Why? Because the Red Army and the Yugoslav partisans jointly liberated Belgrade and Serbia. This is not only part of Russian, but also our tradition and history.”
According to Vučić, participation in the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow was his “duty” despite Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. “We condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine, and I believe that we have acted very fairly. But it was my duty to be at this event. However, out of respect for Ukraine, we did not appear on Red Square with soldiers or military equipment,” he stated.
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Vučić’s statement immediately triggered a harsh reaction in Moscow.
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Maria Zakharova, in her commentary expressed deep dissatisfaction and concern. She emphasized that such steps may have negative consequences for bilateral relations and that Russia counts on Serbia’s adherence to principles of neutrality and friendly relations.
Commenting on the Serbian president’s statements, which she considered contradictory, Zakharova publicly expressed her surprise: “When I read all these interviews of the President of Serbia, I have a question—does only one President Vučić really exist? It seems to me that different people are giving the interviews. We hear certain interviews and statements when he is in Moscow. We hear other statements when he gives interviews in other geographical locations.”
Aleksandar Vučić himself later refrained from a harsh public response to Zakharova, stating that he acts in Serbia’s interests. “I waited for a day and a half to avoid responding. If I had reacted yesterday, it would have been much stronger. But when you are president, you must count not to ten, but to one hundred.”
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The messages voiced by Vučić in the interview with the German outlet demonstrate Belgrade’s readiness for a fundamental alignment of foreign policy with Brussels, despite traditionally friendly Serbian-Russian relations and Belgrade’s categorical refusal to impose sanctions against Russia. In fact, by offering indirect supplies of military products to Ukraine, Vučić is using the enormous demand for ammunition in Europe to improve the country’s economic and political image in the West, primarily in the EU. The goal of the official Belgrade may be the unblocking of Serbia’s progress on the path to the EU, including the opening of the next negotiation chapter.
- Speaker of the Serbian Parliament Ana Brnabić Made a Visit to Ukraine
On November 10, the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia (parliament), Ana Brnabić, visited Kyiv. The purpose of the visit was defined as strengthening interparliamentary cooperation and discussing important issues of the bilateral agenda, in particular support for Ukraine’s European course.
The program of the visit included negotiations with Ukraine’s top leadership. During the meeting with the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, the sides discussed the exchange of European integration experience and also emphasized the importance of bilateral dialogue.
The key moment of the visit was the negotiations of the Speaker of the Serbian Parliament with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
“The main focus of the conversation with Brnabić was the process of European integration. This is a strategic goal for both of our countries. We also discussed intergovernmental cooperation and partnership for regional security,” Zelenskyy wrote on the X platform.
Zelenskyy thanked Serbia for its “unwavering support” of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty within its internationally recognized borders. “We see that Belgrade today stands on the side of international law, and we appreciate this signal, especially at a time when Europe needs unity,” he noted.
Brnabić also expressed “great gratitude” that Ukraine fully recognizes and respects the territorial integrity of the Republic of Serbia and considers Kosovo and Metohija an autonomous province within the Republic of Serbia. “Despite all the pressure, they do not give up this position, and this is what we value,” she said.
During the meetings in Kyiv, the Speaker of the Serbian Parliament emphasized the European course of both countries and their readiness to deepen cooperation in the EU integration process. “Ukraine and Serbia are European countries, and our future is in the European Union. We are here to confirm the readiness of the Serbian parliament for a practical exchange of experience on the path to the EU, as well as to strengthen our dialogue. We must build a bridge between our countries based on mutual respect and interest,” Brnabić stated.
“You can count on Serbia to provide you with all our technical assistance and knowledge on this path. …The Memorandum of Understanding between Serbia and Ukraine on this matter has been finalized and is ready for signing, and I hope that next time we will take part in the signing ceremony of this Memorandum between Serbia and Ukraine on joint work on European integration issues,” the Speaker of the Serbian Parliament noted.
During the visit, she stated that a large conference would be organized in Belgrade on December 8–9 in cooperation with GLOBSEC, to which she invited the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk.
The visit of the Speaker of the Serbian Parliament to Kyiv confirms that the official Belgrade, after President Aleksandar Vučić’s statement on ammunition supplies, seeks to politically consolidate its turn toward the West and Kyiv, using high-level diplomatic channels.
It is evident that, in the opinion of the Serbian leadership, the establishment of relations with Ukraine compensates for Belgrade’s refusal to impose sanctions against Russia and will help during EU integration negotiations with Brussels.
- Montenegro Will Send Military Personnel to the NATO Mission to Assist Ukraine
Members of the Parliament (Skupština) of Montenegro adopted a decision on sending military personnel of the Armed Forces of Montenegro to the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine mechanism (NSATU).
Forty-four deputies voted “for,” five – “against,” and two abstained.
Deputies of the Democratic People’s Party (DNP) and the deputy from United Montenegro, Vladimir Dobrčanin, voted against.
Deputies of the Socialist People’s Party (SNP) abstained.
Those voting “for” included deputies from the Democratic Party of Socialists, the Europe Now Movement, the Social Democrats, the CIVIS Civic Union, the Albanian Forum, the Bosniak Party, independent deputies, and deputies from the New Serbian Democracy party.
The New Serbian Democracy party, whose leader is the Speaker of the Montenegrin Parliament Andrija Mandić, is considered oriented toward the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić. Thus, the vote in the Montenegrin Parliament may be regarded as another signal from Vučić regarding his loyalty to the West and Ukraine.
- Serbian Parliament Allowed Construction on the Site of the General Staff Building Bombed in 1999
The Serbian Parliament passed a special law aimed at accelerating the implementation of a controversial elite real-estate project financed by an investment company linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. The project envisages the development of a territory in central Belgrade where the partially destroyed buildings of the former General Staff of the Yugoslav Army are located, which were damaged during NATO bombings in 1999.
The special law, Lex Specialis, classifies the construction as urgent, obliging Serbian state institutions to issue permits and approvals without delays. This allows the demolition of ruins and work on the site to begin despite previous legal obstacles and investigations.
The company Affinity Global Development, linked to Kushner, plans to build a complex on the 99-year leased site, which will include an elite hotel, apartments, offices, and shops. The Government of Serbia claims that the project will contribute to economic development and strengthen ties with the United States.
The adoption of the law triggered widespread public resistance and sharp criticism from experts and the opposition, as this site holds high symbolic and architectural value:
- Many Serbs view the ruins as a symbol of national suffering from the 1999 NATO bombings and advocate preserving them as a memorial or transforming them into a public-use facility.
- The buildings of the former General Staff are also a prime example of mid-20th-century modernist architecture. Experts emphasize that depriving them of protected status in 2024 and their subsequent demolition is unacceptable. The Serbian Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments called the adoption of the law “a dangerous precedent” for national heritage.
Anti-government movements have already planned protests against the development.
Serbian authorities, represented by deputies from the ruling Serbian Progressive Party, defend the decision, claiming that “we are demolishing ruins to build,” and that a memorial complex dedicated to all victims of the NATO bombings will be constructed on the site.
The adoption of the law, with 130 votes “for” and 40 “against,” enables immediate commencement of work.
- Local Authorities Elected in Kosovo
On November 9, the second round of local elections took place in Kosovo. Citizens elected local authorities in 18 municipalities, including in the capital, Pristina, and the second-largest city, Prizren.
The incumbent mayor of Pristina, Përparim Rama, nominated by the opposition Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), was re-elected in the second round, winning a tight race against the candidate of the Self-Determination Movement (LVV) of the former Prime Minister Albin Kurti. In Prizren, the LVV candidate also failed to defeat the incumbent mayor from the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK).
Overall, the Self-Determination Movement and the Democratic League of Kosovo each won seven municipalities, the Democratic Party of Kosovo – six, the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo – five, and the Serb List – ten.
In the second round, the Serb List won the mayor’s office in the municipality of Klokot, after winning in nine other Serb-majority municipalities in the first round.
Voter turnout was nearly 33 percent, lower than the 39 percent in the first round.
According to the Central Election Commission, no serious incidents were recorded on election day. The voting took place “peacefully and without violations that could jeopardize the integrity of the elections,” stated Kreshnik Radoniqi, head of the CEC.
The main outcome of the elections was the participation of the Serb List. The leading Serb party in Kosovo did not boycott these elections, unlike previous ones, which was meant to demonstrate the official Belgrade’s readiness to refrain from radical steps so as not to escalate the situation in the region.
Moreover, the local elections served as a kind of rehearsal for the parties ahead of potential early parliamentary elections.
- Kosovo Minister Accused of Abuses
The Prosecutor’s Office of Kosovo brought charges against former Minister of Trade and Industry Rozeta Hajdari and two other high-ranking officials, claiming that they committed abuses of office for the benefit of third parties and disclosed state classified information. These charges relate to the high-profile case of forming state reserves in early 2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The investigation established that Hajdari and her colleagues facilitated the conclusion of contracts for the supply of oil (from Poland) and wheat (from Turkey) for strategic state reserves. The purchases were to be made at prices significantly exceeding market value, and the procurement process bypassed public tender procedures.
The Prosecutor’s Office emphasizes that at the time the agreements were concluded, Hajdari knew that the wheat purchased by the state was 200 euros per ton more expensive than its actual market value. According to the indictment, the actions of the minister caused damages to Kosovo’s state budget of about three million euros.
A Turkish entrepreneur who participated in the “scheme” was also charged.
The case is particularly acute because despite the payments made, the goods (oil and wheat), which were meant to ensure the country’s food security, were never delivered.
The charges of disclosing state classified information are connected to the unlawful dissemination of information regarding the planning and volumes of state reserves.
Rozeta Hajdari categorically rejected the accusations. In her public statement, she noted that she is proud of her work, which, according to her, ensured Kosovo’s supply of essential products during a period when the country was most vulnerable.
This case became a serious blow to the government of Prime Minister Albin Kurti, known for his anti-corruption rhetoric.
Kurti, who also served as prime minister in 2022 when the contracts were signed, repeatedly refused to respond to calls from judicial authorities to testify regarding this corruption scheme.
- Bosnia Requests Legal Assistance from Moldova in the Case of Russian Training Camps
The Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina officially appealed to its partner institutions in Moldova with a request for international legal assistance. The purpose of the request is to obtain data regarding alleged Russian training camps on the territory of BiH, as well as information about the activities and participation of Moldovan citizens in them.
As confirmed by the Prosecutor’s Office of BiH, the appeal was initiated within the framework of an investigation launched in mid-July 2025. Investigative actions concern possible criminal acts and the activities of foreign citizens who allegedly stayed on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The request to Chișinău is an important step that confirms the intensification of investigative actions by the State Prosecutor’s Office of BiH in this high-profile case, which is directly related to Russia’s hybrid threats in the region.
The case gained wide publicity after, at the end of 2024, Moldovan law enforcement agencies uncovered a network allegedly financed by pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Șor. This network was preparing young Moldovan citizens to destabilize the country after the presidential elections and referendum. It was established that more than one hundred individuals underwent paramilitary training not only in Russia but also in Balkan countries, including in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (mainly in Republika Srpska).
During arrests in Moldova at the end of 2024, the suspects were found with special equipment, including drones, devices for dropping explosives, and instructions for manufacturing explosive substances.
- Italy Opened a Case Against “Weekend Snipers”
In Italy, an investigation has begun into a war crime known as the “Sarajevo Safari.” It concerns wealthy foreigners, mostly Italian citizens, who during the siege of Sarajevo paid large amounts of money to become “weekend snipers” and shoot at unarmed civilians.
The Milan Prosecutor’s Office opened the case after a lawsuit filed by journalist and writer Ezio Gavazzeni and former judge Guido Salvini.
Ezio Gavazzeni, who filed the lawsuit, described it as “hunting by very wealthy people,” passionate about weapons, who “paid to be able to kill helpless civilians” from the positions of the Army of Republika Srpska on the hills around Sarajevo. They paid large sums of money — up to 100,000 euros in today’s value — for the opportunity to shoot.
Gavazzeni returned to this topic after viewing the 2022 documentary “Sarajevo Safari” by Slovenian director Miran Zupanič, which claimed that citizens of various countries, including Italy, took part in the killings. It was after this that the journalist, who usually writes about terrorism and the mafia, submitted his 17-page findings to the prosecutors.
Italy became the first country to officially launch a judicial investigation against so-called “war tourists.” The investigation was assigned to the prosecutor for combating terrorism.
Currently, Milan prosecutors and police have identified a list of witnesses and are trying to establish all those involved. The investigation in Bosnia and Herzegovina itself, according to media reports, has stalled, which makes the Italian case critically important.
