Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic did not congratulate his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on his birthday.
According to Danas publication, the authorities in Belgrade did not name any specific reasons for Vucic's decision not to congratulate Putin.
"During eight years of his tenure, Vucic would congratulate Vladimir Putin on his birthday every year. This year there were no congratulations. The brave man feared that Scholz or Macron would not appreciate it. Hero!" Nikola Lakic, a popular lawyer in Serbia said.
Lakic added that Vucic used to be in close contact with Putin, but then changed his preference to French President Emmanuel Macron. This is the only reason that may explain Aleksandar Vucic's decision not to call Putin on his birthday.
President of the People's Liberation Movement Miroslav Parovic noted that Vucic's congratulations to Putin would always make news headlines in Serbian media. This year, however, there was nothing, the publication added.
Vladimir Putin turned 72 on October 7.