Vidovdan Battle for Serbia’s Throne: Vučić and the Arms Scandals Shaking the Nation
Vidovdan, the greatest Serbian national holiday, this year was not just a day of remembrance but a day that exposed the dark depths of Serbian politics and state security. While tens of thousands of students and citizens bravely protested on the streets of Belgrade, the regime showed its teeth – and not just rhetorically.
Protests and Repression: Police vs. Students
On Vidovdan, tens of thousands gathered at Slavija Square, with drone and software estimates around 100,000, while police claimed only 36,000. At the moment of paying tribute to victims of the Novy Sad station canopy collapse, police used a sound cannon, and masked police and gendarmerie officers appeared on the streets, often without identification badges, which is illegal. Some bore tattoos linked to drug clans, fueling suspicions that the regime recruited underworld figures to fight dissenters.
Links Between the Regime and Crime: Vučević and the Former Red Beret
Miloš Vučević, formal leader of SNS and former prime minister, stood alongside Zoran Popović, a former member of the notorious Red Berets, a unit known for criminal activities including kidnappings and arms and drug smuggling. Opposition and independent media claim the regime uses such figures as its enforcers against opponents.
Serbian Ammunition to Ukraine: Vučić’s Lies or Double Standards?
Although Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić publicly stated Serbia no longer exports ammunition abroad, Russian intelligence SVR claims otherwise. According to them, Serbian factories like Krušik export large quantities of ammunition to Ukraine through intermediaries in the Czech Republic and Bulgaria. This ammunition, including rockets and shells, is used in the conflict against Russia, contradicting Serbia’s official policy and historical ties with Russia.
Secret War Volunteers and Payments from Russia
Evidence shows Serbian volunteers fought on Russia’s side in Ukraine, often in deadly missions with high casualty rates. Russia reportedly pays families of the fallen thousands of euros and grants them Russian citizenship, while the Serbian state provides no support. This secret involvement further complicates Serbia’s political situation.
Vidovdan Orders and Political Corruption
On the same day as the protests, Vučić awarded orders and recognitions to his allies and party loyalists, including controversial figures linked to crime and extreme right-wing groups. Among the awardees were journalists from the Informer tabloid, known for regime propaganda.
Church and Politics: Metropolitan Metodije and the Pan-Serb Project
The Serbian Orthodox Church, through Bishop Metodije and others, actively participates in political games, supporting Vučić’s regime and the pan-Serb project. Metodije recently received a metropolitan title amid deep divisions in the Montenegrin church, with his loyalty to the regime evident.
Conclusion: Serbia on the Edge of Chaos
Vidovdan events revealed deep cracks in Serbian society and state. Aleksandar Vučić’s regime uses all means – from brutal police repression, through criminal ties, to manipulation of the church and state institutions – to maintain power. Meanwhile, Serbia is caught in a dangerous diplomatic game between East and West, while ordinary citizens and students pay the price.
If you think this is just another political drama, think again. This is a fight for Serbia’s future, and the question is who will ultimately remain on the throne. What do you think – is Vučić really ready to do anything, or is this just the tip of the iceberg? Drop a comment, let the people’s voice be heard!
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