FT: Around $855 million in Serbian ammunition reaches Ukraine

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Srbija je od začetka ruske invazije v Ukrajini izvozila za 800 milijonov evrov orožja, ki ga je preko tretjih držav prejel Kijev, razkriva britanski časopis Financial Times.

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The slogan “Serbs and Russians brothers forever” (Serbs and Russians, brothers forever) often echoes through the streets of Belgrade on various occasions. Serbia is considered a traditional Russian ally in historical and spiritual terms, but not always in political or economic terms. Since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, Serbia has supplied €800 million worth of ammunition to Kiev through third countries. Unlike most European countries…

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Following Russia's attack on Ukraine, Serbia is striving for neutrality and is not following Western sanctions. Yet the country sells ammunition that ends up in Ukraine via detours. President Vucic confirmed the practice. The deal is important for the domestic defense industry.

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West sent Serbian-made ammo worth $855mn to Ukraine – media

Serbia’s growing arms exports to the Western nations are used to support the Ukrainian military, the Financial Times has reported

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Since 2022, Serbia has exported 800 million euros worth of ammunition; they could reach Ukraine, writes the British Financial Times. RIA Novosti, June 22, 2024

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FT: Around $855 million in Serbian ammunition reaches Ukraine

Serbian ammunition worth $855 million has made its way indirectly to Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on June 22, citing estimates from anonymous experts.Serbian-Ukrainian relationships are complicated by Belgrade's friendly attitude toward Russia, as Serbia has refused to join sanctions against Moscow.At the same time,  Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has called Ukraine a "friendly country" and had previously affirmed that Crimea and Do…