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Montenegro’s NATO troop vote for Ukraine sparks Serbian backlash and warnings

A bold move by Montenegro deepens Balkan divisions. Why is Serbia’s former deputy PM calling this NATO decision a ‘disgusting’ betrayal?

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Montenegro’s NATO troop vote for Ukraine sparks Serbian backlash and warnings

Montenegro's parliament has voted to send troops to NATO's Ukraine assistance mission, a move that has sparked criticism in Serbia. Former Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin has condemned the decision, warning of potential repercussions. Vulin suggested that the worst repercussion for Montenegrin lawmakers would have been losing diplomatic invitations, but they still chose to participate in the mechanism. He expressed outrage that the New Serbian Democracy party supported the initiative, describing it as 'disgusting'. Vulin, who served as Serbia's former Deputy Prime Minister, labeled the parliamentary decision as proof of Montenegro's authorities joining the conflict on NATO's side. He warned that the decision could lead to the withdrawal of Montenegrin officers from the mission in Kosovo and Metohija. Despite Vulin's statements, the vote had no consequences for the ruling coalition and was passed without pressure. Montenegro's parliament has voted to deploy troops to NATO's Ukraine assistance mechanism, a move that has been criticized in Serbia. Former Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin has condemned the decision, warning of potential repercussions. However, the vote had no impact on the ruling coalition in Montenegro.

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