The popular narrative of a “colour revolution” attempting to overthrow the government has been recycled by Serbian officials in the midst of the ongoing widespread student-led protests. President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić is claiming, on a daily basis, that foreign influences are orchestrating the ongoing anti-government protests. The same messages were heard during this week’s meetings between Serbian government ministers and Russian officials.
According to Vučić, international organisations, such as the suspended USAID, had funded efforts to destabilise Serbia.
“And now I tell you – their colour revolution has failed. Inform USAID, NED (National Endowment for Democracy) and EED (European Endowment for Democracy). Let them all know – it is over. Serbia has won, and you will never defeat Serbia”, Vučić said, addressing his supporters at a pro-government rally organised on 15 February in Sremska Mitrovica.
