Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić attended a commemoration for the victims of Ustasha crimes at the Jasenovac concentration camp in Donja Gradina, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He stated that a 'cult of hatred towards Serbs' is being built in the region.
Croatian officials, including the Foreign Minister, have sharply criticized the Montenegrin Assembly's announcement to mark a day of remembrance for Jasenovac, labeling it as "Greater Serbian politics" and warning of retaliation.
Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman commented on the commemoration of the Day of Remembrance for the Jasenovac genocide victims, specifically regarding its observance in the Parliament of Montenegro.
The Brdo-Brijuni summit has been canceled due to statements and actions by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, including his recent mention of Jasenovac, with discussions now underway to hold the event at an alternative location.
Montenegro's proposal to commemorate victims of the World War II Jasenovac concentration camp has drawn strong criticism from Croatia, reigniting bilateral tensions and potentially jeopardizing recently improved relations.
Croatian Parliament head Gordan Jandroković stated that 'elements' stand behind the Jasenovac Memorial Day, adding that Montenegro's actions are not in its interest and are particularly irritating to Croatia.
Montenegro is commemorating the Jasenovac genocide for the first time following the adoption of a resolution that has caused tensions with Croatia and drawn criticism for its political motivations.
Historian Klasić commented on Serbian President Vučić's renewed use of the Jasenovac issue, stating that Vučić lacks other policies and is pushing Serbia deeper into a difficult situation, further escalating tensions between Croatia and Serbia.
The Montenegrin Parliament's commemoration of the Day of Remembrance for victims in Jasenovac, Mauthausen, and Dachau camps raises questions about whether it honors victims or strains relations with neighboring countries.
Montenegro announced it would commemorate the Jasenovac genocide, prompting a strong reaction from Croatia. Croatia subsequently sent a protest note regarding Montenegro's decision to mark the event.
Serbia held a commemoration for the victims of Ustaše crimes at Donja Gradina, part of the Jasenovac concentration camp system. During the event, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced plans for a new memorial center.
Milorad Dodik, president of SNSD, announced that Republika Srpska expects a significant visit from a high-level American delegation in April, coinciding with the commemoration of the Jasenovac breakthrough in Donja Gradina.