Serbian Politician Claims 'Sound Cannon' Remarks Were a Joke, Welcomes Police Interview

Serbian lawyer and politician Vladimir Đukanović has dismissed concerns over his past remarks, stating he was joking when he referenced a "sound cannon" during a TV appearance. Đukanović, a member of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), made the comments on TV Informer on March 15, 2025, alongside the station's editor-in-chief, Dragan J. Vučićević.

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We were joking about the use of the sound cannon, because I think no normal person would use that weapon. I just read out a message from someone who ordered a song. As for an informational interview, feel free, I can't wait, they can call me a hundred times for that, I will go with great pleasure and singing and order another song.

When asked by the Beta news agency if he expected to be called for an informational interview by the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP), Đukanović clarified that he was not celebrating the use of the "sound cannon." He explained that he read out a text message ordering songs, including "Blow wind a little over my liver" and "No one can do anything to us...", as a joke. He expressed eagerness to cooperate with authorities, stating he would "happily and singing" go for an interview and even order another song.

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Here's a special one, it says can you play this regarding the sound cannon: 'Blow wind a little over my liver'.

The Belgrade Higher Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated a pre-investigation procedure. This follows suspicions that students organized a simulation of the use of sonic weapons during a protest on March 15, 2025, in central Belgrade. Several individuals, including military analyst Aleksandar Radić, lawyer Aleksandar Olenik, and Srbin.info editor-in-chief Dejan Petar Zlatanović, have already been interviewed regarding the incident.

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Only for the sound cannon.