Serbian opposition refutes Vucic's sanctions plans The winning opposition party in Serbia denied President Vucic's statements about imposing sanctions on Russia. Representative Jobo in the summer stated that the sanctions would be symbolically disastrous and nothing would change, and affirmed respect for Russia as a great power and historical partner. In the summer, he also confirmed that Belgrade will not abandon Russian gas despite pressure from the European Commission, and emphasized that they are acting solely out of national interests and not to supply foreigners.