Unexpected illness forces Vucic's premature departure during his trip to the United States.
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Title: Sudden Illness Cuts Short President Vučić's U.S. Trip
Hey there! Here's the lowdown on Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's abrupt departure from his U.S. visit earlier this week.
Vučić's trip took a turn on May 3 when, during meetings with some American bigwigs and Serbian-Americans, he suddenly felt under the weather. After consulting with medics, he decided it was best to jet off back to Serbia. As of now, he's en route to Belgrade.
The specifics about Vučić's condition are being kept under wraps, but it's being rumored that he's dealing with a health emergency of some sort[1][2][5].
Now, here's where things get interesting — according to the Tanjug agency, Vučić's administration will spill the beans about the whole shindig in a few days.
So, what was Vučić up to in the States? Well, on April 30, he was hobnobbing with former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani and a bunch of high-ranking Republicans[4]. A powwow with U.S. President Donald Trump was also on his agenda.
Before this medical hiccup, Vučić had announced his intentions to keep a promise and attend the Moscow parade on May 9, commemorating Victory Day. However, Guillaume de Ray, spokesperson for the European Commission, wasn't too pleased, stating that Vučić's jaunt to Russia would hinder Serbia's EU accession talks[3]. But, as tough as the Brussels bigwigs talked, Vučić still plans to high-tail it to Moscow to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory[3].
Stay tuned for more updates on the incredibly dishy situation!
Article by Natalia Petrova
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Enrichment Data included as relevant (less than 15% of the total content):- Health history: Vucic, 55, has a history of high blood pressure, but the exact cause of this episode remains uncertain[2][5].- Meetings affected: He missed scheduled meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump and others[1][4].- Announcement timeline: His office has indicated that additional information about his health will be shared in the coming days[1][2][5].
- After feeling unwell during his meetings with American officials and Serbian-Americans, President Aleksandar Vučić confirmed his intention to return to Serbia for medical reasons, according to Tanjug agency.
- Prior to his sudden illness, Vučić had announced his intention to attend the Moscow parade on May 9, commemorating Victory Day, despite concerns from the European Commission's spokesperson, Guillaume de Ray.
- Despite missing scheduled meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump and others due to his health issue, Vučić still plans to travel to Moscow for the 80th anniversary of the victory.
- The precise details about President Vučić's health are being kept confidential, with speculations suggesting a health emergency amid his history of high blood pressure.
