Serbia Preparing for Possible Attack by Croatia–Albania–Kosovo Alliance

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Serbia is preparing for a potential attack following a new defense cooperation agreement between Croatia, Albania and Kosovo, while highlighting Belgrade’s advanced missile capabilities.

March 14, 2026Clash Report

Serbia is preparing for the possibility of a military threat following increased defense cooperation between Croatia, Albania and Kosovo, according to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.

Speaking in an interview with Radio Television of Serbia (RTS), Vucic said Belgrade was closely monitoring developments and strengthening its own defenses amid rising tensions in the Western Balkans.

Aleksandar Vucic said Serbia is carefully observing military cooperation between Croatia, Albania and Kosovo.

“They are waiting for a favorable moment. We are preparing for their attack,” Vucic said during the interview.

His comments referred to a trilateral declaration on defense cooperation signed by the three countries in Tirana on March 18, 2025. The agreement aims to strengthen regional security cooperation and improve military interoperability among the signatories.

The Serbian president also emphasized Serbia’s military capabilities, stating that the country possesses advanced Chinese hypersonic missile systems.

According to Vucic, Serbia has air-to-ground hypersonic missiles with a range of up to 400 kilometers, which he described as among the most sophisticated weapons systems available to the Serbian military.

He did not provide further details about the deployment or operational status of the systems.

Despite highlighting Serbia’s military preparedness, Aleksandar Vucic said Belgrade continues to pursue a policy of military neutrality.

He noted that Serbia maintains good relations with NATO while avoiding formal membership in the alliance.

The approach reflects Serbia’s effort to balance its ties with Western partners while preserving strategic independence in defense policy.

Vucic also criticized Croatia, accusing Zagreb of attempting to undermine Serbia over the past year and a half and interfering in the country’s internal affairs.

His remarks come amid ongoing debates over defense policies and military modernization across the Western Balkans, a region where historical tensions and shifting alliances continue to shape security dynamics.

Analysts say the growing military cooperation and political rhetoric could further complicate relations among Balkan states already navigating fragile regional stability.