"We need to sell it to someone, and we'll sell it to whomever we can in order to earn some money, but we'll try to take care and not see that ammunition end up in a war zone. But it happens from time to time, he said on The Europe Conversation show. At the end [of the day], we'll have to pay our workers, he added. Tell me, is there something that is not rational?"
"Russia has called on Serbia to clarify public remarks made by right-wing populist ally President Aleksandar Vucic on the potential sale of mortar shells to the European Union amid concerns exports could wind up in Ukraine as Moscow's war rages on. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday that Vucic's comments required an explanation, noting that Serbia had promised Russia many times that its ammunition would not end up in Ukrainian hands."
Serbia holds large stockpiles of ammunition, including mortar shells, and President Aleksandar Vucic said he is prepared to sell them to European buyers to earn revenue. Vucic said shipments could proceed even if the ammunition ends up in Ukraine, stating buyers can do what they want. Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova demanded clarification of Vucic's remarks, reminding that Serbia repeatedly promised Moscow its ammunition would not reach Ukrainian hands. The Kremlin previously alleged evidence that Serbian defence companies indirectly supplied ammunition to Ukraine via third-country contracts. The comments raise concerns about potential diversion of exports amid the conflict.
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