Reuters, referring to one of the published "secret documents of the Pentagon", reports that Serbia is the only country in Europe that refused to impose sanctions against Russia, but at the same time agreed to supply weapons to Ukraine or has already sent them.
The document contains a chart showing the "estimated positions" of 38 European governments in response to Ukraineʼs requests for military aid.
The diagram shows that Serbia has refused to conduct training for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but has committed to send the lethal cargo or has already sent it. The document also states that Serbia has the political will and military capability to provide weapons to Ukraine in the future.
The document is dated March 2 and certified by the seal of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- On March 5, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić denied the supply of ammunition to Ukraine. He emphasized that his country does not transfer weapons to Ukraine or Russia.
- Before that, information appeared on social networks that Serbia could transfer to Ukraine ammunition for the Grad rocket launcher systems. They were allegedly sold to a third country, and from there they got to Ukraine via Slovakia and Turkey. The Russian Foreign Ministry expressed "deep concern" and called on Serbia to provide an explanation.
- Serbiaʼs defense minister denied the reports, but suggested it could have happened through third countries. Instead, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia noted that such a development was impossible and the country did not hand over any ammunition.