Vučić Warns Europe Against Expecting Russia's Weakening
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić warned Europe against expecting Russia to weaken significantly due to the war in Ukraine, stating that Russia's nuclear status makes a quick victory impossible and urging immediate efforts toward ceasefire instead.
Consensus
- Aleksandar Vučić stated that Europe should not expect Russia to significantly weaken due to the war in Ukraine.
- Vučić emphasized that he would not wait for Russia to be fully exhausted or significantly weakened by the conflict.
- Vučić expressed skepticism about the possibility of a quick victory over Russia.
- Vučić cited Russia's nuclear status as a key reason for caution.
- Vučić called for immediate efforts toward achieving a ceasefire rather than waiting for military exhaustion.
- Vučić reiterated Serbia's non-application of sanctions against Russia.
- Vučić noted that Ukraine does not recognize the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo.
Points of divergence
- Vučić stated that he does not see 'possibility for compromise solutions' in the current situation and believes the conflict cannot end before next spring. — vesti
- Vučić said he does not believe in victory over Russia because it has nuclear weapons. — kommersant
- Vučić said that the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not harm Serbia's interests and did not change its position on the conflict with Russia. — m24
Coverage (4 sources)
- Vucic says Europe should not expect Russia to weaken — Москва 24
- Vučić called not to expect Russia to weaken due to the conflict in Ukraine — Коммерсантъ
- Vucic warns Europe against expecting Russia to weaken due to Ukraine conflict — Вести
- Vucic warns Europe against seeking strategic defeat of Russia in Ukrainian conflict. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
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