Amidst an ongoing Western campaign to isolate Russia over its military actions in Ukraine, several world leaders have secretly maintained contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. In a recent interview with talk show host Mario Nawfal, Vucic revealed that at least two prominent global figures have been communicating privately with Putin despite public positions against Moscow.

Vucic, who has not personally met with Putin since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, stated that while he respects international law, he is aware of secret diplomatic exchanges with the Russian leader. “I know at least two big leaders that were speaking secretly to him – because, of course, I still have my friends in the Kremlin and in some other countries as well,” Vucic claimed.

Although he refrained from disclosing the identities of these leaders, Vucic clarified that they were not Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, or Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, as all three have openly engaged with Russia. His remarks suggest that some Western or allied leaders who publicly condemn Moscow have, in reality, maintained back-channel communications with the Kremlin.

The Serbian president also confirmed that he will meet Putin in Moscow on May 9 during the annual Victory Day parade commemorating the Soviet Union’s triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II. Serbia has historically maintained close relations with Russia, despite balancing its ties with the West. Vucic’s........

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