In a recent interview with Euronews Albania, Kosovo analyst Rid Berisha suggested that Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has lost control over the military and police forces in Serbia.
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| Putin and Vucic in Belgrade during a ceremony of the Serbian army (archive) |
According to Berisha, the new government of Serbia is fully under the influence of Russia.
"Serbia's army is not under Vučić's full control, nor is Serbian intelligence or the police. There is a mafia within. NATO intelligence services speak of a worrying situation in the security sector, which is why the West is turning a blind eye to President Vučić. There are 48 military bases on the border with Kosovo, remnants from the former Yugoslavia, which seem to be not fully under Vučić's control. Kurti should not even accept the decision of the Constitutional Court regarding the Dečani Monastery," Berisha stated.
Berisha's remarks underscore a growing concern over Serbia's sovereignty and its ties with Russia. The assertion that Vučić has lost control over key institutions raises questions about the extent of Russian influence in Serbian affairs.
The mention of NATO intelligence services flagging security concerns indicates a broader geopolitical context, where Western powers are wary of Russian expansionism in the Balkans. The presence of military bases near Kosovo's border also raises tensions in an already fragile region.
Furthermore, Berisha's statement regarding the Constitutional Court's decision on the Dečani Monastery highlights the contentious nature of Serbian-Albanian relations, with historical and religious sites often serving as flashpoints.
It remains to be seen how Vučić and the Serbian government respond to these allegations and whether they will take steps to assert greater control over their military and security apparatuses. However, Berisha's comments signal a deep-seated apprehension regarding Serbia's alignment with Russian interests and its implications for regional stability.