If Croatia drops plans to buy weapons, so will Serbia - PM

@Naim

So you are saying that only NATO countries have the right to defend themselves, because NATO countries can do no wrong? Serbia has suffered from entirely unprovoked aggression from NATO before, and is right to try to defend itself from it again. NATO countries should disarm: there hasn't been a real reason for NATO to exist since the fall of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact.

Serbia should not play this teenagers game.

Instead, Serbia should entice these countries to spend more and more of ther GDP on weapons
...... while Serbia uses its money to capture more and more market share of products and goods.

Let these neighbors be very well armed and then spend even more to maintain those arms.

Serbia should concentrate only on:

1. Growing its GDP and economically capturing more market share across a variety of goods and services

2. Attracting more and more firms to locate in Serbia

3. Spending money on spies and counter-intellignce for the battle against global terrorism.

Let all those saber rattling banannas choke on their weapons whle Serbs propser economically

his is a real threat. Kosovo, Albani, Croatia, Minte negro should put their weapons on stand by and make sure they are protected every minut. If threat comes should be distroyed without a minut wait.
You think 1999 that will take time to act - no you wrong. Now you playing with NATO members. Is a matter of seconds now... Just as your ally Russia suffered.
(Naim, 12 January 2016 15:14)

What weapons are Albania and Kosovo going to put on alert?!!!! Is Albania going to take out its Chinese tanks from storage from the 1950's!

Croatia is the only country with some weapons in the region and you think they are going to protect Muslims?

By the way, NATO is a DEFENSIVE alliance of many countries and it was not holding together after the aggressive illegal bombing of Yugoslavia where Greece refused to participate and later both France and Germany reluctance which led to UN resolution 1244 being adopted in addition to Russian pressure on Serbia by the traitor Yeltsin.

This has been Serbias problem throughout her history, instead of minding her own business, affairs, and problems she has in her presence to deal with. They instead worry about other countries what they're up to. If croatians decide to buy weapons how is that a threat to serbia? So if Albania decides to deepen her military strength Serbia will see it as a threat. The same can be said about Bosnia too. Where does it end for Serbia? First of all, Serbia has no chance against her neighbors at this point, since most of them are NATO members, or soon to be. Serbia is better off spending her cash on what really matters, and that is strengthen it's economy, help the needy list goes on and on.

Croatia & Albania are NATO members they have right to protect their air space from other non NATO members. Especially Serbia has close ties with Russia.
This is a real threat. Kosovo, Albani, Croatia, Minte negro should put their weapons on stand by and make sure they are protected every minut. If threat comes should be distroyed without a minut wait.
You think 1999 that will take time to act - no you wrong. Now you playing with NATO members. Is a matter of seconds now... Just as your ally Russia suffered.

This has been Serbias problem throughout her history, instead of minding her own business, affairs, and problems she has in her presence to deal with. They instead worry about other countries what they're up to. If croatians decide to buy weapons how is that a threat to serbia?
(MindYourOwnBusiness, 12 January 2016 15:24)

Croatia is trying to arm itself with sophisticated weapons at a time when its economy is struggling and Serbia has to respond in kind if Croatia goes through with it. Weapons of this caliber highlight offensive intentions and neighboring Serbia has every right to react the way and protect itself.

Would it be minding Serbia's business if it sanctioned every Croat businessman operating in Serbia? What if the Serbian market was completely closed for Croatian exports? It would be devastating (for Croatia)

It would be a lot better for everybody if Croatia just stands down now before things get serious.

That picture featuring smiling Rogozhin and Vucic and Rogozhin holding the tiny model of the S-300 missile, is priceless :) Hats off to the photographer who shot it. Can't help laughing and gonna download it cause it brings joy!! Keep up the good and joyful work Rasija and Serbija. Such a fine sense of dark humor, love it ;)

It looks like Croatia thinks it could get away with what Kiev is doing in East Ukraine to the ethnic Russians there.

Actually rote, Germany can't even compare with Russian army - so, what make them so strong! What make them "leader".
I would not like that my country waste my money in a big army - we are not in war with nobody, and we have no intention to. Arms and “army” industry must be a profit for country like US or Russia which invest in “wars” but not to a small country like mine. We just lose and waste money – money which must be invested in growing the economy.

Croatia is in NATO. Every NATO country has to play its part. Serbs think Yugoslavia is still alive and can tell Croats what to do.

i can say that i agree with factman about weapons !

Seems Albania under Hoxha - exactly the same words. 'If they buy 1 weapon we will buy 10 weapons! "
Being "great" in these days doesn't mean have an big army - but an big economy. Serbs think that having a big army must help them being 'leader". Wrong!
As we can see, all can buy and invest in a big army - Albania once did it - but where that bring to you, is the question?

You Err !.

Do you think Croatia is alone ?

Austria and Hungary will also come,
for Bosniaherzegovina and Hungary for Vojvodina.

As aso Albania for Kosovo.

The questions that should be asked are: Why out of all countries in the region, it is Serbia that feels threatened? Why no other country feels threatened by Croatia? What has Serbia done in the past that now it feels threatened?

All Serbia has to do,is close the border's from all the goods from Croatia, Albania, etc,etc. Then we will see how quickly these NATO states trade slumps, and wanting Serbia with No weapons, but with flowers and peace!

Too bad YU ceased to exist. reformed, post communist and post monarchist union of independent unique but still very similar and in essence friendly nations had a chance to be a big success. it would prevent this arms race and preserve culture. what lacked and now lacks more is that leaders intellectuals in Serbia turn against backwards fractions in Serbian church and to turn towards west. And Croatian people would welcome such union that would better protect their properties cultural identity and standards of living. Same with Slovenians which would be better of that Switzerland in such a big country.
what we have no is a race to be a better vassal to power to help interest of that power against your brothers.
Albanians and Bosnians would easily follow if serbs and croats were able to make such a union.
but again, if Belgrade push Russia and SPC agenda it cannot expect anything better.

Serbia should invest in modern arms because it has been invaded a lot and because Serbia's enemies never significantly changed its policies towards Serbia. If Serbia does not modernize its defense capabilities it will become an easy target and that will make it, and the entire region unstable. The truth is that a weak Serbia is no good for the region.

During the last years of Yugoslavia, the country was designing its own aircraft and missles. Now, instead of being producers, the former Yugoslav republics are consumers. If only those designs had been completed, and if only there was peace, Serbia Bosnia, Croatia and Slovenia could have been exporting Novi Avion. Aquiring and design of new weaponry can either be to make war or it can be to stabilize peace. As long as reasonable people are in Government, a defensive weapons program could be wonderful for the economy

Joni : Being "great" in these days doesn't mean have an big army - but an big economy.


Unfortunately you have to enjoy them both to be a player. See how helpless is Germany with it great economy.

The Arms industry is part of the economy and used to be one of the most thriving in Serbia and the former Yugoslavia. If anyone was paying attention, the modernization of Serbian arms will include internal production and design as well as importing Russian arms at favorable rates. Serbia has recently unloaded most of its surplus firearms to the US. It is also getting ready to produce tanks again, so arms industry will not only help Serbia defend itself but grow its economy at the same time.

Serbia has presented a concept of the М-20UP-1, the country's "tank of the future", at the Partner 2015 military exhibition in Belgrade. Designers said that they were inspired by the Russian-made Armata tank when developing the М-20UP-1, according to the Serbian news website Vecernje Novosti Online.Read more: http://sputniknews.com/europe/20150710/1024464826.html#ixzz3xARqH9wd

It is also getting ready to produce tanks again, so arms industry will not only help Serbia defend itself but grow its economy at the same time.

Serbia has presented a concept of the М-20UP-1, the country's "tank of the future", at the Partner 2015 military exhibition in Belgrade. Designers said that they were inspired by the Russian-made Armata tank when developing the М-20UP-1, according to the Serbian news website Vecernje Novosti Online.Read more: [link]
(Jugoslavija, 13 January 2016 23:54)

Yeah, that would certainly be a marvel of the 21st century! It's a shame though that Serbia being a failed state makes problematic the turning of such a marvel into reality! http://www.b92.net/eng/news/politics.php?yyyy=2016&mm=01&dd=13&nav_id=96685

This has been Serbias problem throughout her history, instead of minding her own business, affairs, and problems she has in her presence to deal with. They instead worry about other countries what they're up to. If croatians decide to buy weapons how is that a threat to serbia?
(MindYourOwnBusiness, 12 January 2016 15:24)

Croatia is trying to arm itself with sophisticated weapons at a time when its economy is struggling and Serbia has to respond in kind if Croatia goes through with it. Weapons of this caliber highlight offensive intentions and neighboring Serbia has every right to react the way and protect itself.

Would it be minding Serbia's business if it sanctioned every Croat businessman operating in Serbia? What if the Serbian market was completely closed for Croatian exports? It would be devastating (for Croatia)

It would be a lot better for everybody if Croatia just stands down now before things get serious.

Croatia & Albania are NATO members they have right to protect their air space from other non NATO members. Especially Serbia has close ties with Russia.
This is a real threat. Kosovo, Albani, Croatia, Minte negro should put their weapons on stand by and make sure they are protected every minut. If threat comes should be distroyed without a minut wait.
You think 1999 that will take time to act - no you wrong. Now you playing with NATO members. Is a matter of seconds now... Just as your ally Russia suffered.

@Naim

So you are saying that only NATO countries have the right to defend themselves, because NATO countries can do no wrong? Serbia has suffered from entirely unprovoked aggression from NATO before, and is right to try to defend itself from it again. NATO countries should disarm: there hasn't been a real reason for NATO to exist since the fall of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact.

This has been Serbias problem throughout her history, instead of minding her own business, affairs, and problems she has in her presence to deal with. They instead worry about other countries what they're up to. If croatians decide to buy weapons how is that a threat to serbia? So if Albania decides to deepen her military strength Serbia will see it as a threat. The same can be said about Bosnia too. Where does it end for Serbia? First of all, Serbia has no chance against her neighbors at this point, since most of them are NATO members, or soon to be. Serbia is better off spending her cash on what really matters, and that is strengthen it's economy, help the needy list goes on and on.

It looks like Croatia thinks it could get away with what Kiev is doing in East Ukraine to the ethnic Russians there.

Serbia should not play this teenagers game.

Instead, Serbia should entice these countries to spend more and more of ther GDP on weapons
...... while Serbia uses its money to capture more and more market share of products and goods.

Let these neighbors be very well armed and then spend even more to maintain those arms.

Serbia should concentrate only on:

1. Growing its GDP and economically capturing more market share across a variety of goods and services

2. Attracting more and more firms to locate in Serbia

3. Spending money on spies and counter-intellignce for the battle against global terrorism.

Let all those saber rattling banannas choke on their weapons whle Serbs propser economically

his is a real threat. Kosovo, Albani, Croatia, Minte negro should put their weapons on stand by and make sure they are protected every minut. If threat comes should be distroyed without a minut wait.
You think 1999 that will take time to act - no you wrong. Now you playing with NATO members. Is a matter of seconds now... Just as your ally Russia suffered.
(Naim, 12 January 2016 15:14)

What weapons are Albania and Kosovo going to put on alert?!!!! Is Albania going to take out its Chinese tanks from storage from the 1950's!

Croatia is the only country with some weapons in the region and you think they are going to protect Muslims?

By the way, NATO is a DEFENSIVE alliance of many countries and it was not holding together after the aggressive illegal bombing of Yugoslavia where Greece refused to participate and later both France and Germany reluctance which led to UN resolution 1244 being adopted in addition to Russian pressure on Serbia by the traitor Yeltsin.

That picture featuring smiling Rogozhin and Vucic and Rogozhin holding the tiny model of the S-300 missile, is priceless :) Hats off to the photographer who shot it. Can't help laughing and gonna download it cause it brings joy!! Keep up the good and joyful work Rasija and Serbija. Such a fine sense of dark humor, love it ;)

All Serbia has to do,is close the border's from all the goods from Croatia, Albania, etc,etc. Then we will see how quickly these NATO states trade slumps, and wanting Serbia with No weapons, but with flowers and peace!

Joni : Being "great" in these days doesn't mean have an big army - but an big economy.


Unfortunately you have to enjoy them both to be a player. See how helpless is Germany with it great economy.

You Err !.

Do you think Croatia is alone ?

Austria and Hungary will also come,
for Bosniaherzegovina and Hungary for Vojvodina.

As aso Albania for Kosovo.

Too bad YU ceased to exist. reformed, post communist and post monarchist union of independent unique but still very similar and in essence friendly nations had a chance to be a big success. it would prevent this arms race and preserve culture. what lacked and now lacks more is that leaders intellectuals in Serbia turn against backwards fractions in Serbian church and to turn towards west. And Croatian people would welcome such union that would better protect their properties cultural identity and standards of living. Same with Slovenians which would be better of that Switzerland in such a big country.
what we have no is a race to be a better vassal to power to help interest of that power against your brothers.
Albanians and Bosnians would easily follow if serbs and croats were able to make such a union.
but again, if Belgrade push Russia and SPC agenda it cannot expect anything better.

Serbia should invest in modern arms because it has been invaded a lot and because Serbia's enemies never significantly changed its policies towards Serbia. If Serbia does not modernize its defense capabilities it will become an easy target and that will make it, and the entire region unstable. The truth is that a weak Serbia is no good for the region.

During the last years of Yugoslavia, the country was designing its own aircraft and missles. Now, instead of being producers, the former Yugoslav republics are consumers. If only those designs had been completed, and if only there was peace, Serbia Bosnia, Croatia and Slovenia could have been exporting Novi Avion. Aquiring and design of new weaponry can either be to make war or it can be to stabilize peace. As long as reasonable people are in Government, a defensive weapons program could be wonderful for the economy

The Arms industry is part of the economy and used to be one of the most thriving in Serbia and the former Yugoslavia. If anyone was paying attention, the modernization of Serbian arms will include internal production and design as well as importing Russian arms at favorable rates. Serbia has recently unloaded most of its surplus firearms to the US. It is also getting ready to produce tanks again, so arms industry will not only help Serbia defend itself but grow its economy at the same time.

Serbia has presented a concept of the М-20UP-1, the country's "tank of the future", at the Partner 2015 military exhibition in Belgrade. Designers said that they were inspired by the Russian-made Armata tank when developing the М-20UP-1, according to the Serbian news website Vecernje Novosti Online.Read more: http://sputniknews.com/europe/20150710/1024464826.html#ixzz3xARqH9wd

i can say that i agree with factman about weapons !

Croatia is in NATO. Every NATO country has to play its part. Serbs think Yugoslavia is still alive and can tell Croats what to do.

The questions that should be asked are: Why out of all countries in the region, it is Serbia that feels threatened? Why no other country feels threatened by Croatia? What has Serbia done in the past that now it feels threatened?

Seems Albania under Hoxha - exactly the same words. 'If they buy 1 weapon we will buy 10 weapons! "
Being "great" in these days doesn't mean have an big army - but an big economy. Serbs think that having a big army must help them being 'leader". Wrong!
As we can see, all can buy and invest in a big army - Albania once did it - but where that bring to you, is the question?

Actually rote, Germany can't even compare with Russian army - so, what make them so strong! What make them "leader".
I would not like that my country waste my money in a big army - we are not in war with nobody, and we have no intention to. Arms and “army” industry must be a profit for country like US or Russia which invest in “wars” but not to a small country like mine. We just lose and waste money – money which must be invested in growing the economy.

It is also getting ready to produce tanks again, so arms industry will not only help Serbia defend itself but grow its economy at the same time.

Serbia has presented a concept of the М-20UP-1, the country's "tank of the future", at the Partner 2015 military exhibition in Belgrade. Designers said that they were inspired by the Russian-made Armata tank when developing the М-20UP-1, according to the Serbian news website Vecernje Novosti Online.Read more: [link]
(Jugoslavija, 13 January 2016 23:54)

Yeah, that would certainly be a marvel of the 21st century! It's a shame though that Serbia being a failed state makes problematic the turning of such a marvel into reality! http://www.b92.net/eng/news/politics.php?yyyy=2016&mm=01&dd=13&nav_id=96685