Vučić: Analyst Radić called to make statement
Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that military analyst Aleksandar Radić was invited to make a statement, not arrested.
- Vučić addressed a report claiming he was pictured wearing a T-shirt linked to a group associated with an organized crime boss.
- He described the alleged photoshopped image as an example of "dirty tricks and dehumanization" and suggested Radić's summons was routine.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated on Monday that military analyst Aleksandar Radić was invited to make a statement and was not arrested, countering reports of his detention. Vučić addressed a news report that featured a picture of him wearing a T-shirt associated with a group led by an indicted organized crime figure.
Vučić characterized the allegedly photoshopped image as an instance of "dirty tricks and dehumanization." He dismissed claims that he or others would be arrested, stating, "They won’t. Radić was invited to make a statement. Others will be invited to make statements, nothing special."
That story that they’re going to arrest us all. They won’t. Radić was invited to make a statement. Others will be invited to make statements, nothing special.
He further commented on the tendency of some to "play at self-victimization or always being the victim, martyrs and I don’t know what else." Vučić suggested that making a statement and explaining the use of a sonic weapon was a straightforward process.
Radić was reportedly summoned by the police, and his apartment and office were searched. These actions followed his comments regarding the use of a sonic weapon during a mass protest in Belgrade on March 15, 2025.
They like to play at self-victimization or always being the victim, martyrs and I don’t know what else. Make a statement, explain where the sound cannon was.
Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.