Milanovic: Vučić's claims that Kosovo, Albania and Croatia will attack Serbia are stupid

The President of Croatia, Zoran Milanovic, has stated that he does not understand the reason for arming Serbia with missile systems and other military equipment, emphasizing that this concerns him, but that Croatia has neither the capacity nor the intention to attack Serbia.

Speaking to the media, Milanovic was asked about the purchase of weapons from Serbia and the claims raised in Belgrade that a military cooperation memorandum between Croatia, Albania and Kosovo could constitute a provocation against Serbia.

He said that arming is Serbia's sovereign decision, but added that it is not clear what is intended to be achieved with this type of military equipment.

"It's their sovereign decision, but I have to admit that I don't understand what they want to achieve with that kind of weaponry. They spend a lot and the dynamics of these expenditures are not completely clear in their budget," Milanovic told Croatian media.

He also mentioned that Serbia has purchased combat systems from Russia and other military equipment from China.

According to the Croatian president, to some extent he understands that Serbia wants a strong defense system due to historical experiences, but he added that the country is also being supplied with offensive weapons, which, according to him, is worrying.

Milanović stressed that Croatia is a member of NATO and the European Union, while Serbia remains surrounded by NATO member states.

He dismissed claims of attack plans against Serbia, saying that Croatia does not have such an army.

"Croatia has about 17 soldiers, of which 14 are full-time. We don't have an army to attack," he said.

Milanovic also reacted to the statements of Serbian President Vučić, who had alleged a plan by Croatia, Kosovo and Albania to attack Serbia.

"You accuse me of planning an attack on Serbia. That's not good to hear, besides it's stupid," he said.

The Croatian president also commented on the letter that Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic had sent to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, saying that he does not understand this form of public communication.

According to him, such security issues should be handled in a more discreet and institutional manner, rather than through public statements in the media.

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