The world generally sees Vučić not as a genius who manages historical processes, but as another provincial autocrat who believes he is much more interesting than he really is. That is precisely why so many of his international appearances end in ridicule. But not because the world does not understand him, but because it understands him very well
A much smaller problem than Vučić's blaming around the world is that many will look at Serbia through the behavior and statements of its current president.
"Through active diplomacy, open dialogue and responsible politics, we continue to build bridges of cooperation and improve the position of our country on the international scene," says Đurić smugly from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. What successes are we talking about? Blockade of the European road? Russia deliberately pressuring Serbia around Nis? Clinging to Trump without results? A calculated endorsement of the Chinese leader with the mysterious smile of the Mona Lisa? Disputes in the region?
Aleksandar Vučiće told the members of the European Parliament Mission that no one called them and that they are not welcome because they are "haters of Serbia".
The blow to the stomach of the citizens that follows the US sanctions on NIS is a consequence of the inability of the master of bubbles and the ignorance of Aleksandar Vučić to understand what politics really is
The new ambassador of Serbia to the United States of America will be Dragan Šutanovac, write the pro-regime media. When asked to confirm this, "Vreme" received a strange answer from the Government of Serbia
In twelve years in power, Aleksandar Vučić built close relations with the rulers, including Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Viktor Orban and Edi Rama. All these friendships are united by one thing - business and political interests that go beyond possible disagreements
"The treatment of the Russian Federation is tolerated, but in the meantime we have gained numerous negative points with other countries, which will be an obstacle to further integrations. The Baltic states, Poland, and those who feel threatened by Russia are angry. There is an understanding regarding energy dependence. But overstated statements against the West, direct support for Russia and pushing of an anti-Western narrative, as well as gestures like football matches, congratulations after the elections - these are all things that are recorded and worsen the Serbian position."
Is the director of the BIA a CIA spy whose task is to obtain the secrets of the Russian FSB under the guise of a turbo Putinophile? If not, how to explain Serbia's strategic decision to join the European Union? Perhaps as quantum politics
Where does Vučić's address to the European Union with tabloid vocabulary and the appointment of Vulin as director of the BIA lead? One thing is certain - the country is facing a series of defeats in which its president will present himself as the winner every time
As much as Slobodan Milošević was respected as a "factor of peace and stability", so is Vučić as a regional leader. Whether Serbia has imposed sanctions on Russia or not, only the damage is certain. An opportunity to miss an opportunity is not missed again
After more than three decades, the same people again seem not to understand what is happening outside the borders of the Serbian world. That great world is at a historical crossroads, torn apart after Russia's attack on Ukraine, is being looked at through the crosshairs. The conflict until complete exhaustion or destruction will last a long time, and those who remain between the front lines will be crushed
Why do citizens no longer trust the state, parties, neighbors and even themselves? At least it's as simple as beans
The possible introduction of sanctions against Russia would not be a historical turning point for progressive Serbia, but only the beginning of a new game of brokering and procrastination with the aim of keeping Serbia from getting too close to the standards of the European Union, because that would be the end of Aleksandar Vučić's rule.
