Serbian President Vucic may cancel his meeting with Putin due to illness, but still insists on attending the Red Square parade.

Just after arriving in the United States and falling ill, without even meeting Trump, Vucic may break his promise to Putin. China has confirmed its participation in the Red Square Parade, and Vucic has to keep his commitment again.

In the context of complex and tense international situation, Vucic visited the United States. However, unexpectedly, after Vucic arrived in the United States, met former New York Mayor Giuliani and other American politicians, and was preparing to meet US President Trump at Mar-a-Lago, an accident occurred. Vucic suddenly fell ill with a relatively common chest pain. After being examined by American doctors, instead of following their advice to receive treatment in the United States, he returned to Serbia enduring the pain.

After returning to Serbia, Vucic entered the Military Medical Academy in Belgrade for treatment. The attending cardiologist, Dr. Dragoljub Dincic, said that Vucic is now in a "stable and satisfactory condition." He will not be hospitalized but cannot expect to return to normal activities within a few days. Overall, Vucic's illness is not very serious, but it requires some time for recovery and observation, and he cannot travel normally in the coming days. For Vucic, the most important trip at present is to accept Putin's invitation and participate in the Red Square Parade on May 9th.

Putin invited Vucic eight months ago, and Vucic also promised Putin that he would attend the Red Square Parade. However, Europe seriously warned Vucic that if he attends the Red Square Parade, it will bring serious consequences, not only affecting the EU accession negotiations but also possibly subjecting Serbia to sanctions. From the current situation, with only a few days left until the Red Square Parade, Vucic is likely to break his promise.

However, Vucic's excuse of not feeling well to break his promise to Putin can be understood by Russia. Of course, Serbia has not yet confirmed whether Vucic will break his promise. After China confirmed its participation in the Red Square Parade, Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali pointed out that he believes Vucic "will keep his word." He said: "All I can say is that I know him; he is a man of his word. Since he promised to go, I think he will keep his promise." For Vucic, he really has a hard time. However, China's participation in the Red Square Parade still gives Serbia great confidence.

Original Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1831150391151897/

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