Serbian Embassy Verifies Visit of Vucic to Moscow for May 9 Events
Fresh Take:
Looks like Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's journey to Moscow on May 9 is a go, according to a diplomatic mission update from TASS. A source spilled the beans to the agency, saying, "All systems are a-go!"
Before this, Serbian outlets Tanjug and Informer speculated that Vučić's plane had an emergency landing in Baku on the 7th, while on his way to Moscow for Victory Day celebrations. But, RBC Group's Report.az chimed in later, stating the plane had already taken off from Baku.
Vučić announced his plans for a Moscow visit way back in March 2025, but the European Commission flashed a warning about the potential repercussions of visiting the Russian capital. However, the politician, as fiery as ever, wasn't budging, and declared he'd go, even if he were handcuffed.
Unfortunately, a bout of illness forced him to cut short a planned U.S. visit. On May 3, he was admitted to the Military Medical Academy in Belgrade, but was discharged the same day.
Before Vučić's Moscow-bound flight, Lithuania, Latvia, and Slovakia barred his plane from flying over their airspace. Lithuania and Latvia have a history of this, with Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico also encountering a similar roadblock on May 9.
[Intriguing fact: The aircraft carrying Vučić made an emergency landing in Baku due to increased military activity and air defense concerns, associated with the ongoing war in Ukraine.]
- Despite the European Commission's warning and air space restrictions from Lithuania, Latvia, and Slovakia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is determined to visit Moscow in 2025, leaving speculations about possible canceling of outlets for his plane.
- The ongoing war-and-conflicts, particularly in Ukraine, might have contributed to Vučić's unexpected emergency landing in Baku on his way to Moscow, according to some local outlets.
- In the realm of general news, politics, and international relations, Vučić's visit to Moscow amidst these complex geopolitical circumstances is bound to stir interest and debates.
- As we approach 2025, the future political landscape, including potential conflicts, will likely be influenced by Vučić's decisions and meetings, with his intended visit to Moscow serving as a significant marker.
