Russian intelligence warns Serbia of color revolution plot

A protester tries to storm Belgrade's city hall on December 24.

Protesters believed to be pro-Western tried to break into government buildings in Belgrade on the afternoon of December 24 (local time), in a plot that Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said was aimed at inciting a color revolution against the country's government .

While President Vucic initially only thanked foreign intelligence and did not name any country, Prime Minister Brnabic later revealed that Belgrade had received a warning from Russian intelligence.

"I think it's important, especially tonight, to stand up for Serbia and thank the Russian security services for having information and sharing it with us," Ms. Brnabic said on TV Pink on the evening of December 24 (local time).

"I can only say thank you, and perhaps that is not usual for Western powers," the prime minister said, adding: "When we shared that news with others, they said it was fake news from Russia, that Russia was trying to spread disinformation."

Anti-government protests have erupted in Serbia, with the opposition accusing the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) of rigging Serbia's general election on December 17. Vote counting results showed the SNS defeated the pro-European Serbia Against Violence (SPN) coalition.

President Vucic has long maintained friendly relations with Russia, and has dismissed the allegations as lies and said the protests had received support from the West.

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