Kremlin praises Aleksandar Vucic after student-led opposition sweeps Serbian parliament

A student-backed protest coalition achieved a landslide victory in Serbia’s parliamentary election, dramatically reducing the influence of long-time ally Aleksandar Vucic’s party. The result sparked nationwide celebrations and raised questions about the future governance style of the new leaders. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded by commending Vucic’s role in strengthening bilateral relations and stating that he expects Vucic to stay politically active even in opposition.

Peskov also urged the incoming political forces to recognize that cooperation with Russia serves Serbia’s interests, particularly in energy supplies. He reaffirmed Moscow’s willingness to foster ties with Belgrade, adding that successful collaboration requires effort from both sides. Serbia continues to pursue EU membership while refusing to adopt EU-backed sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war.