Russian-born weapons to find loving new homes in Serbia

By Vladimir V. Sytin

To strengthen its defense capability, Serbia expects new shipments of Russian-born aircraft and tanks.

According to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, these measures will enable Belgrade to avoid another invasion of the aggressive NATO as was the case in 1999. "Today we have three or four MiG-29 fighter jets and there are no better warplanes for a close combat. When we equip our army with radars and air defense systems, our citizens will feel safe," he said.

Reportedly, Russia plans to deliver six MiG-29 fighter jets, as well as 30 T-72S tanks and 30 BRDM-2 armored reconnaissance vehicles to Serbia this year.

It is worth recalling that the Western alliance waged the bombing campaign against Serbia in 1999, although the Balkan country posed no threat whatsoever to NATO members. Unsurprisingly, the Serbian society is full of hatred for the Western alliance. The bombing campaign was seen by many analysts as a continuation of NATO's line to disregard the norms of international law.