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Serbia: "International Law Does Not Work." US Intervention Sets a Bad Precedent

Published January 4, 2026, 16:08
Serbia: "International Law Does Not Work." US Intervention Sets a Bad Precedent

The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, strongly criticized the US intervention in Venezuela, characterizing it as a violation of international law and signaling the collapse of the international legal order. He argued that the law of the strong now prevails in the world, creating a dangerous precedent. Serbia, he stated, will continue to strengthen its armed forces to address potential threats, focusing particularly on the arming of Kosovo with Turkish assistance. Vučić expressed his concern for global security and peace, predicting that the US and other countries will continue to pursue similar policies. Serbia maintained close ties with the Maduro regime, with Vučić recently speaking to him by phone and calling him a "great friend". Serbia and Venezuela signed a visa abolition agreement in 2023, based on their common position on non-recognition of Kosovo's independence. Serbia's political leadership believes that cooperation with Venezuela is in its interest, given the specific geopolitical situation. Vučić's criticism highlights the growing concern for the multilateral order and the potential rise of unilateral action by powerful forces. Serbia, seeking to protect its national interests, appears to be adapting to an international environment characterized by increasing uncertainty and competition.