US Sanctions Serbia’s Spy Chief Over Corruption Allegations

The US imposed sanctions on the director of Serbia’s spy agency, a close ally of President Aleksandar Vucic, over claims that he’s helped Russia undermine stability in the Balkans and facilitated drug and weapons trafficking.

Aleksandar Vulin was targeted for acts that include using his post for personal gain and supporting Russia, the US Treasury Department said. He helped ensure that weapons shipments by a Serbian arms dealer who is already under US sanctions could cross the country’s borders.