Serbian president says Russia warns of preparations for Western-backed coup
"Those who dream of achieving something by force will fail," Aleksandar Vucic said | Moscow has warned Belgrade of preparations for mass riots initiated by representatives of Western countries, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told reporters. Asked about Western preparations for a coup in the country, he said: "Today, we received official information from the Russian Federation." [...] Earlier, the Vecernje Novosti newspaper reported that members of Serbia’s opposition were ready to take advantage of the pro-Western protests in Belgrade planned for August 10 to seize the presidential palace, eliminate the head of state and launch the same scenario as in Ukraine.
■ Russia warns Serbia of potential coup ahead of eco protests (Al Mayadeen)
■ Serbian president says he received coup warning from Russia (RT.com)