Serbia’s new government will include a former intelligence chief who has fostered close ties with Russia and is sanctioned by the United States. Prime Minister-designate Milos Vucevic said on Tuesday that Aleksandar Vulin will serve as one of several vice-premiers.
FILE - Aleksandar Vulin, former director of Serbia ’s intelligence agency attends a press conference in Belgrade, Serbia , on Sept. 8, 2021. Serbia ’s new government will include a former intelligence chief, Aleksandar Vulin who has fostered close ties with Russia and is sanctioned by the United States , the prime minister - designate Milos Vucevic said on Tuesday April 30, 2024.
Aleksandar Vulin will serve as one of several vice-premiers, said Milos Vucevic as he announced the composition of his future cabinet that is expected to be voted into office in the coming days in Serbia’s parliament.but has maintained friendly relations with Russia and refused to join Western sanctions against Moscow over the war in Ukraine.
The inclusion of Vulin into the new government suggests continued close ties with Russia despite Serbia’s proclaimed pro-EU path.The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said Vulin used his public authority to help a U.S.-sanctioned Serbian arms dealer move illegal arms shipments across Serbia’s borders. Vulin is also accused of involvement in a drug trafficking ring, according to U.S. authorities.
that saw the ruling populist right-wing party of President Aleksandar Vucic win most seats in the 250-member assembly. The vote fueled political tensions because of reports of widespread irregularities reported by both local and international monitors. An opposition group organized street protests in the wake of the election.
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