Deset dana nakon izjave predsednika Srbije Aleksandra Vučića da će Sjedinjene Američke Države uvesti sankcije Naftnoj industriji Srbije, ambasador SAD u Srbiji Kristofer Hil rekao je da nema najava da će do tih sankcija doći. Najava predsednika je poslužila kako u spoljnopolitičke svrhe i moguće cenkanje sa Rusima, tako i za “zamazivanje očiju” domaće javnosti, tvrde naši sagovornici.
The article discusses the political situation surrounding potential US sanctions against NIS, the Serbian oil industry, which has a majority Russian stake. The main conceptual ideas are: * Vučić's announcement and subsequent downplaying: President Vučić initially announced that the US would impose sanctions on NIS, claiming it would create problems with Russia and negatively impact Serbian citizens. However, he later downplayed the severity of the situation and stated that he was working to prevent the sanctions from being implemented. * Disinformation and political maneuvering: The article suggests that Vučić's announcement may have been politically motivated, serving both to appease Russia and distract the Serbian public from domestic issues. It criticizes him for using fear-mongering tactics and raising concerns unnecessarily. * US denial of sanctions: The US ambassador to Serbia, Kristofer Hil, denied any imminent plans to impose sanctions on NIS. This discrepancy between Vučić's claims and the US's stance fuels speculation about Vučić's motives. Ultimately, the article portrays Vučić as manipulating the situation for political gain, potentially exploiting anxieties about Russian influence and US pressure to bolster his own image.
