Serbian President Vucic Faces Protests After Collapse

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has vowed not to flee the country amid ongoing protests triggered by the collapse of a train station roof in Novi Sad that killed 15 people. He dismissed comparisons to ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, asserting that he will fight for Serbia and serve its citizens, while accusing foreign intelligence services of attempting to destabilize his government. The protests, fueled by accusations of corruption related to Chinese state companies involved in infrastructure projects, have drawn thousands of demonstrators in major cities. Vučić has claimed that Western-funded elements are behind the unrest, which he labels as a hybrid tactic to undermine Serbia. He promises to reveal financial details regarding these alleged efforts to destabilize the country in the coming weeks. As the protests persist, Vučić's grip on power appears increasingly tenuous, reflecting broader public dissatisfaction with his leadership.