Vučić and Serbia’s Diplomatic Battle Against the Srebrenica Resolution: How a Small Country Showed Its Teeth to the World
Have you ever thought a small country could stand up to powerful forces and keep its dignity? Well, Serbia did just that! President Aleksandar Vučić openly spoke about the “toughest decision” in the diplomatic fight against the Srebrenica resolution at the UN, which he says was almost unbelievable and showed how to defend the right to exist.
A Tough Decision and a Fight for Honor
Vučić admitted that the decision to oppose the resolution was not easy. “No one else, whoever was in power, would have made such a decision,” he said. While others might have appeased powerful countries, Serbia decided to show its teeth and preserve the honor not only of Serbia but of the Serbian people.
Diplomatic Drama at the UN
Serbia learned about the preparation of the resolution seven or eight months in advance and immediately started fighting it. “There were thirty or forty people who worked day and night on this,” Vučić revealed. They posed three key questions: who is submitting the resolution, does it bring reconciliation or new conflicts, and what consequences will it have for the region.
Voting Result – A Political Fiasco for the West
Although the resolution was passed, Vučić claims it was a real political fiasco for those who supported it. Many countries did not vote for it, and some were against or abstained, including a large part of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Even countries like Venezuela and Afghanistan either had no voting rights or were against it.
A Dangerous Precedent for the World
Vučić warns that adopting this resolution created an “unnecessary precedent” that will cost the global community dearly. “Now we will have examples of genocide in resolutions every year, and numbers and facts won’t matter,” he said.
Not Denying Crimes, But Against Collective Guilt
The president made it clear that Serbia does not deny the horrific crimes in Srebrenica and expresses sympathy and condolences. However, he rejects imposing collective guilt on an entire nation, which he considers unfair and dangerous.
A Model for the World and a Call for Understanding
Vučić believes Serbia has become an example of how a small, freedom-loving country can fight for its right to exist. Although he doesn’t believe this will reduce the arrogance of the great powers, he stresses the importance of not forgetting these issues.
What do you think? Did Serbia have the right to oppose the resolution, or should it have bowed to pressure? Share your thoughts — topics like this shouldn’t be left unspoken!
