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Serbia will maintain its policy on the issue of anti-Russian sanctions and will not impose them as long as it can.

This was stated by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic

Aleksandar Vucic - Serbian lawyer and politician. Aleksandar Vucic was born on March 5, 1970 in Belgrade.

in an interview for "TV First" television.

We will maintain our policy (on the issue of sanctions against Russia) as long as we can.

Our policy is to follow the European path, preserve our traditional friendship and be independent and independent, said Vucic.

Of course, when they tell us that we have six months left to join the European Union, we will adapt our policy to their requirements, the Serbian president added.

Vucic also said that Pristina "will continue its aggressive actions until it captures the Serb-populated northern part of Kosovo." 

At the same time, the Serbian president pointed out that Belgrade is "ready to preserve peace at almost any cost."

The Russian ambassador in Belgrade: Pristina's moves are irresponsible

Alexander Vucic

Aleksandar Vucic - Serbian lawyer and politician. Aleksandar Vucic was born on March 5, 1970 in Belgrade.

also said that he supports the possibility of returning to mandatory military service, BTA notes. 

As for me, I support the return of military service.

I served for a year, it was very useful, Vucic pointed out.

Defense Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic said some time ago that the decision on the return of compulsory military service in Serbia will be made by the end of the year.

Compulsory military service was abolished in Serbia on January 1, 2011, but there has been talk of reinstating it for the past few years. 

Alexander Vucic

Aleksandar Vucic - Serbian lawyer and politician. Aleksandar Vucic was born on March 5, 1970 in Belgrade.

also said last night that Serbia does not need anyone's military bases on its territory, commenting on the allegations about the possible creation of a Russian military base in the country.

Serbia does not need anyone's military bases, it will maintain its military neutrality, strengthen its own army, take care of its citizens and be strong enough to be independent, Vucic said.

Alexander Vucic

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