Vučić: Putin Asked Why He Resigned

Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic recalled his meeting with Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin in 2016.

Consensus

Aleksandar Vučić gave an interview to Ksenia Sobchak.
Vučić discussed his decision to resign as Serbian president to run for prime minister in the parliamentary elections.
Vladimir Putin was the only leader who directly asked Vučić about the reasons for his resignation.
Putin expressed concern about what would happen during the period when Vučić would have no official authority.
Vučić stated he wanted to prove he could win without holding office.
Serbia has not imposed sanctions on Russia.
The parliamentary elections in Serbia are scheduled for 25 October.
Vučić emphasized Serbia's continued friendship with Russia and national interests.

Vučić recalled a 2016 meeting with Putin in the Kremlin where Putin's quiet voice made him think the Russian leader was angry. — gazeta_spb
Vučić stated he stepped down from the presidency on 27 September to run for prime minister, and that he plans to promote his ally as president. — novaya_eu
Vučić said Putin asked him about the consequences of losing his authority during the upcoming month. — vm
Putin expressed hope that Vučić would become prime minister after the elections, calling his policy restrained and acceptable to Moscow. — vesti