Death of Vladislav Jovanović, former FR Yugoslavia Foreign Minister

Vladislav Jovanović, former Foreign Minister of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and UN Ambassador, has passed away at the age of 93. He was a defense witness for Milošević and Karadžić.

23 Feb, 08:17 — 23 Feb, 09:08

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Why this matters

Vladislav Jovanović was a prominent diplomatic figure during the tumultuous breakup of Yugoslavia and the subsequent wars, serving under Slobodan Milošević. His later role as a defense witness in war crimes trials at the Hague Tribunal makes his death significant for understanding the historical narratives and ongoing controversies surrounding the conflicts of the 1990s.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 4 sources cover this story

News outlets report the death of Vladislav Jovanović, former FR Yugoslavia Foreign Minister, at 93. While all sources confirm his passing and key diplomatic roles, there are significant differences in how they frame his legacy, particularly regarding his controversial role as a defense witness in Hague war crimes trials.

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SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

index-hrcenter-leftcenter-leftanalyticalHighlights controversial role in war crimes trials

danascenter-leftcenter-leftneutralReports official Serbian state condolences respectfully

jutarnji-listcentercenterneutralFactual reporting, mentions 'witness' without context

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage leans center-left due to several outlets highlighting Jovanović's controversial role as a defense witness for war crimes indictees, while others maintain a more neutral or state-sympathetic tone.

What sources agree on

Vladislav Jovanović died at the age of 93.
He was a former Foreign Minister of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
He served as an ambassador to the United Nations.

Where they diverge

Framing of Vladislav Jovanović's legacy and controversial past

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These outlets emphasize his role as a defense witness for Slobodan Milošević and Radovan Karadžić, with klix-ba also highlighting a controversial claim he made.

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This outlet mentions he was a 'witness' but without explicitly linking it to Milošević or Karadžić, focusing more on his diplomatic career.

danas

This outlet focuses on Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's condolences, portraying Jovanović as a 'great diplomat of the old school'.

Key claims4 agreed · 2 unverified

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Vladislav Jovanović died at 93 years old.

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Vladislav Jovanović was a former Foreign Minister of the FR Yugoslavia.

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Coverage gaps

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić expressing condolences for Jovanović's death

Reporteddanas

Missingjutarnji-listindex-hrklix-ba

The specific claim by Jovanović that Bosniaks killed each other

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How outlets covered this

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jutarnji-list

Preminuo Vladislav Jovanović, bivši ministar vanjskih poslova Savezne Republike Jugoslavije

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Vučić izrazio saučešće povodom smrti Vladislava Jovanovića

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Umro Vladislav Jovanović

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Preminuo Vladislav Jovanović: Bio je svjedok odbrane Miloševića i Karadžića, tvrdio da su se Bošnjaci međusobno ubijali

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Key entities

Vladislav JovanovićFormer FR Yugoslavia Foreign Minister, UN Ambassador Slobodan MiloševićFormer President of Serbia and FR Yugoslavia Radovan KaradžićFormer President of Republika Srpska Aleksandar VučićPresident of Serbia FR YugoslaviaFormer state, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia UNUnited Nations Hague TribunalInternational Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia

Coverage Timeline

First report: klix-ba · 23 Feb, 08:17|Full coverage: All 4 sources within 51m|Window: 51m

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klix-ba23 Feb, 08:17First to report

Preminuo Vladislav Jovanović: Bio je svjedok odbrane Miloševića i Karadžića, tvrdio da su se Bošnjaci međusobno ubijali

index-hr23 Feb, 08:42

Umro Vladislav Jovanović

danas23 Feb, 09:06

Vučić izrazio saučešće povodom smrti Vladislava Jovanovića

jutarnji-list23 Feb, 09:08Latest update

Preminuo Vladislav Jovanović, bivši ministar vanjskih poslova Savezne Republike Jugoslavije

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jutarnji-list13h ago

Preminuo Vladislav Jovanović, bivši ministar vanjskih poslova Savezne Republike Jugoslavije

U 93. godini preminuo je Vladislav Jovanović, bivši ministar vanjskih poslova Savezne Republike Jugoslavije i veleposlanik pri UN-u, priopćila je njegova obitelj. Jovanović je bio poznat i kao svjedok obrane na suđenjima Slobodanu Miloševiću i Radovanu Karadžiću pred Haaškim sudom, piše Klix.ba. Rođ...

By redakcija@jutarnji.hr

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danas13h ago

Vučić izrazio saučešće povodom smrti Vladislava Jovanovića

Predsednik Srbije Aleksandar Vučić izrazio je danas saučešće povodom smrti bivšeg ministra spoljnih poslova i nekadašnjeg ambasadora pri UN Vladislava Jovanovića, "velikog diplomate starog kova", i istakao njegovu "nesebičnost patriotskog zalaganja za dobrobit Srbije".

By Snezana Congradin

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index-hr14h ago

Umro Vladislav Jovanović

U 93. godini preminuo je bivši jugoslavenski ministar Vladislav Jovanović. Bio je poznat kao svjedok obrane Slobodana Miloševića i Radovana Karadžića pred Haaškim sudom.

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klix-ba14h ago

Preminuo Vladislav Jovanović: Bio je svjedok odbrane Miloševića i Karadžića, tvrdio da su se Bošnjaci međusobno ubijali

Nekadašnji ministar vanjskih poslova Savezne Republike Jugoslavije i bivši ambasador pri Ujedinjenim nacijama Vladislav Jovanović preminuo je u 93. godini, saopćila je njegova porodica.

By Piše: M. G.

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Death of Vladislav Jovanović, former FR Yugoslavia Foreign Minister

Why this matters

Perspective Analysis

Political spectrum

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Key claims4 agreed · 2 unverified

Coverage gaps

Perspective Analysis

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Center

Preminuo Vladislav Jovanović, bivši ministar vanjskih poslova Savezne Republike Jugoslavije

Vučić izrazio saučešće povodom smrti Vladislava Jovanovića

Umro Vladislav Jovanović

Preminuo Vladislav Jovanović: Bio je svjedok odbrane Miloševića i Karadžića, tvrdio da su se Bošnjaci međusobno ubijali

Right-leaning

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Preminuo Vladislav Jovanović: Bio je svjedok odbrane Miloševića i Karadžića, tvrdio da su se Bošnjaci međusobno ubijali

Umro Vladislav Jovanović

Vučić izrazio saučešće povodom smrti Vladislava Jovanovića

Preminuo Vladislav Jovanović, bivši ministar vanjskih poslova Savezne Republike Jugoslavije

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Preminuo Vladislav Jovanović, bivši ministar vanjskih poslova Savezne Republike Jugoslavije

Vučić izrazio saučešće povodom smrti Vladislava Jovanovića

Umro Vladislav Jovanović

Preminuo Vladislav Jovanović: Bio je svjedok odbrane Miloševića i Karadžića, tvrdio da su se Bošnjaci međusobno ubijali

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