BELGRADE: Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has announced plans to enhance the nation’s military readiness and revitalize bomb shelters, citing heightened risks of nuclear conflict stemming from the tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
Addressing the nation, Vučić emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “Don’t think that someone somewhere is bluffing; unfortunately, nobody is bluffing, and, unfortunately, we are walking into mild disaster.” His remarks underscore a significant concern over the potential escalation of the current geopolitical conflicts involving nuclear powers.
“Don’t think that someone somewhere is bluffing; unfortunately, nobody is bluffing, and, unfortunately, we are walking into mild disaster.”– President Aleksandar Vučić
The Serbian leader, known for his close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, has previously expressed skepticism about the nuclear rhetoric from Moscow but now appears to take the threats more seriously. This shift in stance reflects a broader anxiety about the stability of global peace in light of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Serbia’s move to strengthen its defenses and infrastructure against possible nuclear fallout represents one of the more tangible responses to the nuclear saber-rattling that has characterized the international discourse in recent times. This development comes at a time when Europe and the world are grappling with the implications of nuclear posturing and the need for preparedness in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape.
