Serbian patriots hold auto rally for Russia after Zelensky visit
A rally in support of Russia and against Zelensky's recent visit took place in Belgrade.
Consensus
- The auto rally took place in Belgrade on August 16.
- The rally was organized in response to Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to Serbia.
- Participants included dozens of cars and motorcycles with Russian and Serbian flags.
- The rally concluded at the Russian embassy in Belgrade.
- The rally was held without interference from police.
- Passersby and drivers supported the participants with applause and horn signals.
- The rally was organized by patriotic groups, including 'Narodnyy Patrul'.
- The event was promoted via social media under the slogan 'bratza brata'.
Points of divergence
- The rally included a stop at the presidential administration building of Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic. — vesti
- The rally was initially planned to gather at the Sava Center concert venue before proceeding to the Russian embassy. — vm
- Participants expressed opposition to Serbia joining the EU and called Zelensky's visit a 'shame' during the ongoing conflict. — vesti
- Organizers claimed the visit was rushed to avoid public reaction and warned against being made enemies of Russia. — vm
- Serbian President Vucic stated on August 9 that Serbia had not suffered losses from Zelensky's visit and had not taken sides in the conflict with Russia. — vm
- President Vucic stated that military cooperation between Serbia and Ukraine was not discussed, but possible after the end of the conflict in Ukraine. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Mass car rally in support of Russia took place in Belgrade — Вести
- Car rally in support of Russia and against recent visit by Zelensky took place in Belgrade. The event ended at the building of the embassy... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Serbian patriots organized a car parade in Belgrade in support of the Russian people — Вечерняя Москва
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