President Aleksandar Vucic was a guest on TV Pink’s National News program. When asked about the criminal complaint filed by Srdjan Milivojevic regarding the alleged use of a sonic cannon, Vucic stated that many people in Serbia are unaware that any individual has the right to file a criminal complaint.
“There’s nothing special about it—it’s their job to lie every day. Everyone in Serbia knows there was no sonic cannon, which has been confirmed by both the FSB and Alexander Bortnikov through their thorough analysis. They explained how this retreat occurred—just another in a series of lies. If I weren’t the president, I’d say every fool has the right to file a criminal complaint. Nonsense, nothing more,” said Vucic.
Possible Visit to the Vatican
Vucic mentioned he is still unsure whether he will attend the funeral of Pope Francis.
“Either Djuro Macut or I will go. The President of Cyprus is currently visiting, and the next day we are expecting another important guest in Belgrade. On April 27, I am scheduled to attend the commemoration of the breakout from the Jasenovac camp,” Vucic stated.
Economy and Infrastructure Projects
Vucic emphasized that Serbia will continue functioning normally despite any disruptions.
“Starting Monday, Tuesday, every day—even if I travel to the U.S.—we will act and work normally. We will restore life in Serbia and do our jobs. People are tired of blockades and harassment. They are frightened by the consequences of these blockades and the destruction caused over the past six months. I will insist on accountability—not to appease the protesters, but to hold responsible the political parties and professors who organized this. Our country’s growth rate had to be lowered from 4.2% to 3.5%, according to IMF estimates, directly due to the chaos and violence of the past six months. This will also mean smaller salary and pension increases. To prevent this trend from continuing, I spoke today with the Prime Minister and several ministers, urging them to return to normal work. Let them blockade whoever they want—if you don’t want to work, you don’t have to. Professors don’t have to work, but then they won’t get paid,” Vucic said.
He announced inspections of major infrastructure projects:
– Monday: Morava Corridor
– Tuesday: Danube Corridor or the Preljina-Pozega highway section
“We plan to open the Preljina-Pozega section on Vidovdan (June 28). Do you know what this means for people from Uzice, Zlatibor, Nova Varos, Prijepolje, Priboj, and Sjenica? They will be able to travel much faster, saving an hour to Pozega. This is the most crucial part. We are also opening the largest tunnels, Munjino Brdo and Laz, which are finally complete. By the end of the year, we expect to open Kuzmin-Sremska Raca (19 km), Preljina-Adrani (the Cacak-Kraljevo highway), and about 12 km from Vrnjacka Banja to Vrba within the next three to four months. Another 10 km will open near Majlovac and Topolovnik toward Gradiste, completing the Danube Highway. The Fruska Gora Corridor is also progressing—out of 607 km, we’ve already asphalted much of it, though more time is needed,” Vucic explained.
He also highlighted the Belgrade-Subotica fast rail line, expected to open by July 7, reducing travel time to Budapest to three hours.
“People are tired of attacks, violence, and harassment of journalists. What’s important to me is that we continue working and building. Tomorrow, I will meet with the Ministry of Trade to discuss additional savings for households and new trade agreements worldwide to support our industry and citizens,” Vucic added.
Law on Alimony Fund and Higher Education
Vucic confirmed he personally drafted the Alimony Fund Law, which will soon be submitted to Parliament by MP Ana Brnabic.
“I promised this law, and I’ve finished it. Since I can’t propose legislation directly, Brnabic will submit it but will note that we worked on it together. I expect it to pass within seven days. This law primarily benefits our children—mothers gain security. If someone refuses to support their child, the state will step in, and we will hold irresponsible fathers accountable. This is a huge relief for mothers, but children benefit the most,” Vucic said.
Regarding higher education reforms, he criticized budget-funded students as an inefficient expense, arguing funds should prioritize serious students and private universities.
Crackdown on Blockades and Unrest
Vucic condemned recent blockades, particularly the 10-day siege of RTS, calling it an unprecedented crime.
“They blocked people from entering or exiting the building, preventing them from buying food or working—all while being tacitly supported by some NGOs and foreign actors. When 100 people protested briefly in front of N1, they called it ‘unprecedented pressure,’ but they don’t care about 10 days of harassment. They even prevented the live broadcast of the memorial for the 16 killed in RTS. They stopped blocking public transport because they knew state intervention would follow. Violence will continue because they can’t operate without it, but we will choose the moment to end it. We’ve acted more democratically than most EU countries,” Vucic stated.
Housing for Young People
Over 4,650 applicants have shown interest in affordable housing loans, with 165 contracts signed. Vucic urged young people to apply quickly, noting purchases across Serbia, not just in Belgrade and Novi Sad.
Attempted “Color Revolution”
Vucic thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin and Serbian Patriarch Porfirije for helping prevent destabilization, revealing that criminal groups had plotted against him on March 15.
Upcoming Moscow Visit
Vucic confirmed he will attend Victory Day in Moscow on May 9, despite potential backlash, to discuss gas agreements and economic cooperation with Putin.
