Serbia suggests for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine the possibility of joining the sanctions against Russia

MADRID, 26 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) -

Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic has suggested for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine nearly a year ago the possibility of joining the sanctions against Russia "if something changes to the detriment of the interests" of the economy and the Serbian people. ".

"We condemn the violation of the territorial integrity of Ukraine and so we vote in international bodies. Another thing is whether we will impose sanctions on Russia. It is not a question of time or deadlines, it is a matter that concerns our political and economic interests," Dacic has recounted.

"If something changes to the detriment of the interests of Serbia, then our decision will be adjusted accordingly. We will evaluate at every moment what is the best decision for our economy, for our position in the world and for the citizens of Serbia," he said in an interview for the Euractiv portal.

Dacic explained that since the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014, Serbia has avoided joining international sanctions against Moscow because they considered that it would go against Serbian interests.

Dacic's insinuations leaving the door open to the possibility of Serbia joining international sanctions break for the first time with the strict line set by the Serbian president, Aleksandar Vucic, who has been vehemently against imposing this type of restrictions. .

The sanctions against Russia could be the key for Serbia for the European Union to advance the accession processes, "a priority", according to Dacic, who, however, has also criticized Brussels for prolonging the decision. "It is an issue that does not bring votes to European politicians and that is why they marginalize it", he said.

Since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Serbia has been reluctant to join the sanctions against Moscow, as the West has been pushing, arguing that it would be bad for them since they import almost all of their gas and gas from Russia. the oil they consume.