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Serbia places blame on ‘US deep state’ over mass demonstrations
(MENAFN) Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin has blamed the US “deep state” and European intelligence agencies for orchestrating the ongoing mass protests in Serbia, which have been escalating for months.
The demonstrations began in November, following the deadly collapse of a concrete canopy at the Novi Sad railway station, which resulted in 15 deaths. Public outrage over the incident led to the resignation of several high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Milos Vucevic. While initially focused on government accountability, the protests have since evolved into a broader movement demanding systemic reforms, culminating in a massive rally in Belgrade on March 15—one of the largest in recent Serbian history.
In an interview with TASS news agency during a visit to Moscow, Vulin alleged that the unrest is part of a foreign-backed campaign to overthrow the Serbian government. He specifically pointed to US and European intelligence services, claiming they are the same forces attempting to disrupt Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace initiatives.
Vulin also linked these efforts to Western-backed actions against Milorad Dodik, the president of Republika Srpska, the predominantly Serb entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dodik was recently sentenced to one year in prison by an EU-supported court in Sarajevo for allegedly defying the authority of international envoy Christian Schmidt.
“These attacks serve one purpose—the weakening of Serbia and the installation of a pro-Western government that would comply with foreign demands, including the imposition of sanctions against Russia,” Vulin said. Serbia has maintained strong economic ties with Moscow and has refused to sanction Russia over the Ukraine conflict.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has also voiced concerns about foreign interference, accusing opposition figures of working with Western, Croatian, and Albanian intelligence agencies in an attempt to overthrow his government. Despite mounting pressure, Vucic has vowed to resist external influence.
Following the resignation of Prime Minister Vucevic, Vucic now has 30 days to appoint a new prime minister-designate to lead the government until the 2027 elections. If a new government is not formed within the deadline, early elections could be held as soon as June.
The demonstrations began in November, following the deadly collapse of a concrete canopy at the Novi Sad railway station, which resulted in 15 deaths. Public outrage over the incident led to the resignation of several high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Milos Vucevic. While initially focused on government accountability, the protests have since evolved into a broader movement demanding systemic reforms, culminating in a massive rally in Belgrade on March 15—one of the largest in recent Serbian history.
In an interview with TASS news agency during a visit to Moscow, Vulin alleged that the unrest is part of a foreign-backed campaign to overthrow the Serbian government. He specifically pointed to US and European intelligence services, claiming they are the same forces attempting to disrupt Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace initiatives.
Vulin also linked these efforts to Western-backed actions against Milorad Dodik, the president of Republika Srpska, the predominantly Serb entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dodik was recently sentenced to one year in prison by an EU-supported court in Sarajevo for allegedly defying the authority of international envoy Christian Schmidt.
“These attacks serve one purpose—the weakening of Serbia and the installation of a pro-Western government that would comply with foreign demands, including the imposition of sanctions against Russia,” Vulin said. Serbia has maintained strong economic ties with Moscow and has refused to sanction Russia over the Ukraine conflict.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has also voiced concerns about foreign interference, accusing opposition figures of working with Western, Croatian, and Albanian intelligence agencies in an attempt to overthrow his government. Despite mounting pressure, Vucic has vowed to resist external influence.
Following the resignation of Prime Minister Vucevic, Vucic now has 30 days to appoint a new prime minister-designate to lead the government until the 2027 elections. If a new government is not formed within the deadline, early elections could be held as soon as June.
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