Kremlin says it wants to keep developing ties with Serbia, but “tango requires two”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praised Vučić's contribution and urged the new Serbian authorities to recognise cooperation with Moscow as in their national interest.
The Kremlin said it wants to maintain and develop ties with Serbia despite the defeat of President Aleksandar Vučić's ruling coalition in parliamentary elections, but stressed that building those relations will require effort from both sides.
"We deeply value the contribution that Vučić made to the development of our bilateral relations. We know that he will remain on the political scene and we hope that even in opposition, he will continue to contribute to advancing our ties. We hope that the new authorities in Serbia will understand that cooperation with Moscow is in the interest of their country. We would like to continue to develop ties with Serbia, but tango requires two," said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
Message and margins for cooperation
The statement signals Moscow's desire to preserve its relationship with Belgrade even as Serbia enters a period of political change. Kremlin officials framed their remarks as both a compliment to Vučić and a reminder that future cooperation will depend on the next government in Belgrade.
By praising Vučić's past role and saying he may continue to influence politics from opposition, the Kremlin appears to be seeking continuity in bilateral contacts regardless of who holds power in Serbia.
At the same time, the remark that "tango requires two" underlines Moscow's expectation that productive ties cannot be one-sided — they must be negotiated and upheld by both capitals.
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