Serbia mistakenly supported anti-Russian UN resolution, says president – ‘by mistake’
The typically pro-Russian Balkan country unintentionally backed a statement endorsed by Kiev regarding the Ukraine conflict. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The European nation has endorsed a statement supported by Kiev regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic issued an apology to his citizens for Belgrade's vote backing a resolution critical of Russia in the UN General Assembly, explaining that the decision was made “by mistake.”
On Monday, as the conflict marked its third anniversary, the UN body voted on two competing resolutions related to Ukraine. Serbia chose to support the version proposed by Kiev, which condemned Russia—a country that has historically maintained close relations with Serbia.
”I think Serbia made a mistake today. I apologize to the citizens of Serbia for that and I take the blame for it myself, because I’m probably tired and burdened and can't get everything done,” Vucic stated during his appearance on the Cirilica program on TV Happy on Tuesday morning. He emphasized that Serbia's neutral stance implied it should have abstained from voting on both resolutions.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed approval of Vucic’s apology, acknowledging that “technical errors” are possible. Additionally, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova shared a message in Serbian, reassuring that Russians trust the Serbs will remain loyal and feel solidarity with them.
Serbia’s vote was part of the 93 votes in favor of the statement endorsed by Kiev. The US joined Russia in opposing it, reflecting a significant shift in Washington’s stance since President Donald Trump took office. The American delegation had presented a neutrally-worded alternative draft resolution, which was revised ahead of the vote at the request of Ukraine’s European supporters. Ultimately, the US abstained during the final voting.
Moscow rejected both draft resolutions at the General Assembly but later backed the original US text when it was put to a vote at the UN Security Council, where it passed with 10 votes in favor and five European members abstaining.
France and the UK had the opportunity to veto the motion at the Security Council but opted not to, prompting Zakharova to question their consistency: “When did France and Britain act earnestly? Was it when they mutilated the American draft resolution at the General Assembly or when they approved a similar American project without amendments?”
Moscow and Washington are looking to improve their bilateral relations after years of hostility, potentially facilitating a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict. However, the EU and certain Western nations oppose this development, maintaining that support for Ukraine should continue. Trump has criticized Kiev for drawing donors into what he calls an “unwinnable war” against Russia.
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic issued an apology to his citizens for Belgrade's vote backing a resolution critical of Russia in the UN General Assembly, explaining that the decision was made “by mistake.”
On Monday, as the conflict marked its third anniversary, the UN body voted on two competing resolutions related to Ukraine. Serbia chose to support the version proposed by Kiev, which condemned Russia—a country that has historically maintained close relations with Serbia.
”I think Serbia made a mistake today. I apologize to the citizens of Serbia for that and I take the blame for it myself, because I’m probably tired and burdened and can't get everything done,” Vucic stated during his appearance on the Cirilica program on TV Happy on Tuesday morning. He emphasized that Serbia's neutral stance implied it should have abstained from voting on both resolutions.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed approval of Vucic’s apology, acknowledging that “technical errors” are possible. Additionally, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova shared a message in Serbian, reassuring that Russians trust the Serbs will remain loyal and feel solidarity with them.
Serbia’s vote was part of the 93 votes in favor of the statement endorsed by Kiev. The US joined Russia in opposing it, reflecting a significant shift in Washington’s stance since President Donald Trump took office. The American delegation had presented a neutrally-worded alternative draft resolution, which was revised ahead of the vote at the request of Ukraine’s European supporters. Ultimately, the US abstained during the final voting.
Moscow rejected both draft resolutions at the General Assembly but later backed the original US text when it was put to a vote at the UN Security Council, where it passed with 10 votes in favor and five European members abstaining.
France and the UK had the opportunity to veto the motion at the Security Council but opted not to, prompting Zakharova to question their consistency: “When did France and Britain act earnestly? Was it when they mutilated the American draft resolution at the General Assembly or when they approved a similar American project without amendments?”
Moscow and Washington are looking to improve their bilateral relations after years of hostility, potentially facilitating a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict. However, the EU and certain Western nations oppose this development, maintaining that support for Ukraine should continue. Trump has criticized Kiev for drawing donors into what he calls an “unwinnable war” against Russia.
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
