A visit to Ukraine arranged in Belgrade. - A coalition of First Ladies stands up to Putin.
In a significant move following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba (43) has made his way to Serbia, a country known for its pro-Kremlin sentiments. Kuleba's visit marked the first time a top Ukrainian official had visited Serbia since the invasion began. During his time in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, Kuleba met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (54) and other government representatives.
Joining Kuleba on this trip was Ukraine's first lady, Olena Selenska (46), who is married to President Volodymyr Zelenskyj (46). Selenska posted several photos from the visit on Instagram, including a gathering with Tamara Vucic (43), the wife of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. Selenska noted that she's been in contact with Vucic's wife "for years."
The meeting between the two first ladies signaled their shared sympathy for one another and their commitment to holding their countries together. The images show Selenska and Vucic's wife enjoying each other's company.
The Serbian government made a statement in support of international law and respect for the territorial integrity of all United Nations member states, including Ukraine. Further cooperation on humanitarian issues was also agreed upon, and an agreement between universities in Kyiv and Belgrade was signed during the visit.
According to Devcic, this visit demonstrated Ukraine's appreciation for Serbia's show of solidarity. However, some Russian media outlets criticized Olena Zelenska's meeting with Tamara Vucic.
Serbia's Connection to Russia
It's crucial to note that despite Serbia's aspirations to join the European Union, it maintains a close relationship with Russia. The Serbian government spoke out against Putin's aggression against Ukraine at the United Nations but chose not to adopt the sanctions imposed by Western countries on Moscow.
Devcic shed light on the situation, stating that the Serbian population firmly opposes implementing the EU's sanctions against Russia due to its own history with sanctions and embargoes during the 1990s.
Interestingly, since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in February 2022, Serbia has provided shelter to tens of thousands of Russians who left their country out of fear of being conscripted into the Russian military.
Serbian President Vucic has had three separate meetings with his Ukrainian counterpart Zelenskyj since the start of the war, though these encounters were held on the sidelines of international events. Additionally, Vucic met with Russian President Putin at a conference in Beijing in October 2023.
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Source: symclub.org
