Vučić pledges support for regional Serbs during visit to Bosnia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced €142 million in aid to Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina while honoring victims of Operation Storm in Mrkonjić Grad.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić concluded his visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina by visiting his ancestral village of Čipuljić alongside Republika Srpska leader Milorad Dodik and attending a central commemoration in Mrkonjić Grad for Serb victims of Croatia's 1995 Operation Storm.
During the trip, Vučić announced that Serbia has provided €142 million in aid to Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska so far, promising additional support if Serbia exceeds its economic growth targets. Speaking in Mrkonjić Grad, Vučić asserted that Serbia has grown stronger economically and militarily while maintaining military neutrality, adding that the country would "never again" permit any future pogroms against Serbs. He also criticized Montenegro's government for sending a delegate to Croatia's anniversary event in Knin while failing to send a representative to the Serbian victim commemoration.
Sources: Beta, Danas, Klix, N1, Tanjug
How outlets assessed this
- Danas Critical Framed Vučić's speech as nationalist manipulation and fake patriotism designed to boost his standing before upcoming elections.
- HRT Vijesti Critical Highlighted Vučić describing Operation Storm as a crime and interpreted his pledges to protect Serbs as threats.
- Vijesti Neutral Emphasized Vučić's assertion that Serbia respects other victims and is willing to condemn crimes committed in its name.
- Danas Critical Framed the speech as false patriotism and pre-election nationalist manipulation using war victims for political gain.
- HRT Vijesti Alarmed Characterized the address as a threat and criticized the description of Croatia's liberation operation as a crime.
- N1 Skeptical Highlighted critics framing Vučić as projecting a messianic savior role ahead of upcoming elections.
- Danas Critical Framed the speech as pre-election manipulation relying on nationalist rhetoric and fear-mongering to gain political advantage.
- HRT Vijesti Critical Focused on Vučić labeling Operation Storm a crime and interpreted his security guarantees as threatening rhetoric toward Croatia.
- N1 Skeptical Questioned Vučić's self-portrayal as a savior figure ahead of elections despite his frequent calls for regional peace.
- Klix Cautious Emphasized Vučić's strong accusations against Croatia and his firm assertion of Serbian military and political resolve.
Sources
- Tanjug — Vučić: Za pomoć Srbima u Republici Srpskoj i BiH do sada uloženo 142 miliona evra, nastavićemo da pomažemo
- Klix — Predsjednik Srbije posjetio rodnu kuću Vučića u Bugojnu: "Uvijek imam tremu kada dolazim ovdje"
- Beta — Vučić iz Čipuljića o narodu, izborima, svojoj vlasti, vojsci
- N1 — Vučić: Crna Gora šalje predstavnika na obeležavanje "Oluje", a nikog na komemoraciju srpskim žrtvama
- Danas — Vučić: Nikada više Srbija neće dozvoliti nikakve „Oluje“ i pogrom srpskog naroda
Earlier coverage
- Sep 5, 2026, 04:00 AM UTCSerbian political leaders set strategies ahead of upcoming elections
- Aug 7, 2026, 01:30 PM UTCVučić marks Operation Storm anniversary with pledge to protect regional Serbs
- Aug 6, 2026, 07:00 AM UTCVučić pledges to protect Serbs during Operation Storm commemoration
- Aug 6, 2026, 01:00 AM UTCVučić vows to prevent future anti-Serb actions during Operation Storm address
- Aug 5, 2026, 01:00 AM UTCVučić pledges financial aid and defense resolve during Bosnia visit
- Aug 2, 2026, 11:00 PM UTCVučić asserts unity of Serbs during visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Aug 2, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCSerbia promises further financial aid to Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina