Serbia: General Accused of War Crimes Arrested Again in Ukraine-Context Case

Serbian authorities have arrested for a second time a senior military figure who had previously faced war crimes charges stemming from the 1990s Balkan conflicts. The new arrest is connected to an investigation into alleged illegal arms transfers, with investigators pointing to channels that may have supplied weapons relevant to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

The general, referred to in local media by critics as a controversial wartime commander, had previously avoided a final conviction due to procedural delays. Authorities say new evidence emerged this year linking him to a network accused of diverting military equipment.

The case has drawn attention internationally given its potential implications for arms embargo enforcement and Serbia's relations with both the European Union and Ukraine.