Serbia Under Fire: Russia Accuses Belgrade of Secret Arms Supply to Ukraine

Serbia-Ukraine Arms Deal: Russia Accuses Serbian Defense Industry of Supplying Ammunition to Kyiv Belgrade, Serbia – The Press Bureau of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation issued a statement on May 29, 2025, alleging that Serbian defense enterprises are supplying large quantities of ammunition to Ukraine, contradicting Serbia's declared neutrality. The statement details the alleged scheme, which involves using fake end-user certificates and intermediary countries. Among the companies mentioned are Jugooimport SDPR, Zenitprom, Krusik, Sofag, Reyer DTI, and Prvi Partizan. President Aleksandar Vucic responded by stating that "some things in the statement are not true." He added that a joint Serbian-Russian working group has been formed to investigate the matter. The Russian statement also noted that the deliveries are carried out through a secret international network. This situation raises concerns about the impact on traditionally good relations between Serbia and Russia. The accusations highlight the complexities of arms trade in times of conflict and the challenges of maintaining neutrality in geopolitical tensions. The investigation's outcome will be crucial in determining the veracity of the accusations and their broader implications.