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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on June 23 that Serbia has halted all arms exports, citing national security and economic interests. He denied that the move was a response to mounting criticism over allegations that Serbian munitions have ended up in Ukraine.

Speaking after a meeting with senior military officials, Vucic said that Serbia is only sending ammunition to its own barracks and all exports are suspended, in line with Serbia’s best interests.

Shortly after the announcement, Serbia’s Defense Ministry issued a statement confirming the suspension of all arms and military equipment exports.

Vucic’s decisions comes amid increasing criticism – particularly following claims that Serbian ammunition has been supplied to Ukraine.

In May 2025, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) accused Belgrade of supplying weapons to Kyiv, despite Serbia’s friendly ties with Moscow and declared neutrality in Russia’s invasion.

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Russia’s spy agency says Serbia sold ammunition to Ukraine

Russia accused Serbia on Monday of selling artillery ammunition to Ukraine through intermediaries in Eastern Europe, making the second such allegation in a month against its traditional Balkan ally.

In a statement posted on its website, the Russian foreign intelligence agency, the SVR, said two Serbian companies sold rockets for multiple rocket launchers and mortar shells, or components for them, through two firms in the Czech Republic and Bulgaria.

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        8 days ago

        Right, I’ve amended my comment. How there’s elections soon and the Putin simps put out off power. (Though they see their share of Russian meddling)

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      8 days ago

      Imagine you could be friends, allies and business partner with whole europe, and you bend your knee for… check notes Russia.

      How much does Serbia thinks Russia is gonna buy from them “After the war”™? Ey, Serbia, your fear for your old Bully is showing. You know what helps? Standing up against Bullies when you are surounded by friends. Why not try something new before caving back into your weak devotism for soviet scare tactics. You are free now, you do not have to be afraid of the russian bear anymore. Except maybe your pathetic leader is still spooked. Maybe change that guy first to enjoy your freedom, if he is the one holding you down too.

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    8 days ago

    Serbia sells arms to anyone. A lot of people are making bank now that conflicts are turning hot globally.

    For instance…an israeli 747 was just loading up in Belgrade this morning…