Assistant Secretary Donfried, talks about Serbia's arming

So stated US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried, in an interview with the “American Office”, when asked if you think that the weapons purchase Serbia has made from Russia and recently from China pose a risk to security and stability in the Balkans.

And, I repeat, I think that any decision a country makes about buying weapons is informed from that broad perspective about how a relationship should be ongoing with Russia or with China. I'm getting enough of this”

Assistant Secretary Donfreed said Serbia stood on the right side of history in early March in the first vote at the UN General Assembly, when one hundred forty-one countries, including Serbia, voted to condemn Russia's attack on Ukraine and demanded that Russia withdraw.

“I think it is important to admit that these were difficult decisions and to assess the decision Serbia made”, Donfreed said, giving answers to the question of whether it is concerned with Serbia's stance not to join EU sanctions against Russia.

“The actions Vladimir Putin is taking are unjustified, untested and brutal, and in this regard, we call on Serbia to comply with its position with the EU and the sanctions it has imposed”.

In statements from Tirana, where there were meetings with Prime Minister Edi Rama and other members of the government, as well as with opposition deputies, senior American diplomat said deepening the partnership between the two countries was at the centre of the visit.