Serbia is ready to sell ammunition to the EU even if it ends up in Ukraine

Serbia is ready to sell ammunition to European countries

President of Serbia AlexSerbia is ready to sell ammunition to European countriesMandar Vucic announced that Serbia's ammunition depots are already full, and the country is ready to sign long-term contracts with European states for the supply of ammunition - even with the understanding that it could end up in Ukraine. He said that the Serbian defence industry is particularly active in the production of mortar shells.

Why it matters

Production and economic motivations

Serbia is one of the largest munitions producers in the region and sees arms exports as a source of foreign exchange and employment. Vucic stressed that «the warehouses are full» and the willingness to sell is an opportunity to unload production capacity and generate revenue.

Political and geopolitical implications

Preliminary evidence suggests that Serbia has already been involved in the supply of ammunition to Ukraine through intermediaries, although it officially denies this.

Possible development scenarios

• Contracts with European countries: Serbia offers European partners to sign agreements for the supply of ammunition, which can be later transferred to Ukraine.

• Transit through third countries: There are reports that Serbian ammunition may have been delivered to Ukraine through intermediaries in other EU or NATO countries.

Expert comments

Analysts point out that although Serbia officially proclaims military neutrality, its actions in the field of ammunition exports can have a direct impact on the situation in Ukraine. In particular, through non-transparent supply chains and the potential use of «target terminals».

Conclusion.

Vucic's statement highlights the complexity of Serbia's position between the economic interests of the defence industry and its responsibilities in the international context. If Belgrade signs such contracts and the deliveries take place, it could both ease the production and financial burden on the country and trigger a new phase of geopolitical tension in the region.