Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. File photoBELGRADE, Apr 4 Serbia will try to maintain partnership and friendly relations with Russia, head of state Aleksandar Vucic said after declaring victory in the presidential election. On Monday night, Vucic announced victory in the first round of presidential elections with result in about 60% of the vote. The Serbian Progressive Party, led by him, also receives over 40% of the support of voters, which allows it to form a new government of the country. In an address to supporters at the party headquarters, Vučić recalled that Belgrade is neutral in relation to military alliances and that «will continue this policy.» «I can tell you promise that we will not kick Dostoevsky out of schools and Tchaikovsky out of the opera. Serbia will try to maintain partnership and friendly relations with Russia,» the Serbian leader told the audience. He also noted that Serbia is on the European path and with good relations in the region » should not lose traditional friendly relations.» «The impact of the Ukrainian crisis on the election results was enormous. Serbia moved dramatically» to the right «, — said Vučić. >Vučić proclaims victory in Serbian presidential election
