Serbia halts arms exports after US sanctioned the country's spy chief for alleged illegal arms trade
Serbia’s government has decided to ban arms export for 30 days just days after the United States imposed sanctions on the Balkan country’s intelligence chief over alleged involvement in criminal activities including illegal arms shipment BELGRADE, Serbia -- Serbia suspended all arms exports for 30 days, the defense minister said Friday, just days after the United States imposed sanctions on the Balkan country’s intelligence chief over alleged illegal arms deals and other criminal activities. Defense Minister Miloš Vučević said that the export ban is necessary in order to fulfill the needs of the Serbian army and boost its combat readiness amid the simmering crisis in the Balkan region. “It does not mean Serbia is going to war or calling for war, but we are looking at all security risks and challenges,” Vučević said. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić first announced the move several days ago. He cited "internal security” in Serbia as the reason for the ban while tensions simme...