Vucic: The West has violated Russia's promise not to expand NATO…

Vucic: The West has violated Russia's promise not to expand NATO eastward.

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Aleksandar Vučić stated that Western assessments of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia are incorrect and based on a misunderstanding.
Vučić claimed the West broke its promise not to expand NATO toward Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
He referenced assurances given by former U.S. President George H. W. Bushe that NATO expansion would be coordinated with Moscow.
Vučić asserted that Russians have legitimate reasons to be angry at the West due to this breach.
Serbia opposes sanctions against Russia and intends to maintain friendly relations with Moscow.

Vučić refused to sign an anti-Russian declaration at a summit of Southeast European countries in Kyiv, becoming the only leader to do so. — kommersant
On July 19, Vučić stated Serbia opposes sanctions against Russia and will maintain friendly relations with Moscow; on July 6, he said Belgrade would never join anti-Russian restrictions despite external pressure including political threats; on July 9, a Serbian government minister confirmed the continued visa-free regime for Russian citizens, noting Russians became top tourists in early 2026. — vedomosti
The Russian embassy in Belgium stated Moscow intends to demand legally binding confirmation of NATO’s non-expansion eastward; a document was previously published by Senator Alexei Pушkov allegedly proving the U.S. deceived Russia on this issue. — vm