After the American administration blacklisted the director of the Security and Information Agency of Serbia (BIA), Aleksandar Vulin, institutional officials in Serbia have refused to comment on this decision.
Radio Free Europe has attempted to contact Vulin, the Serbian Government and Serbian President, Aleksandar Vučić, as well as several members of the ruling party, but they did not provide any comment.
Meanwhile, a part of the Serbian opposition has demanded the immediate removal of Vulini from the leadership of the BIA.
The Free Citizens' Movement (PSG), a pro-European opposition entity, stated that it demands from Prime Minister Ana Bërnabič, that in the next session of the Government, she immediately dismisses Aleksandar Vulini from the position of BIA director.
"It is known that Aleksandar Vulin is a threat to the security of Serbia and the region, and it was only a matter of time before such accusations were made. The fact that an unqualified person like Vulini is in charge of the BIA is a shame for the whole world and all the citizens of Serbia. He should be dismissed immediately", said Pavle Gërbović, MP of PSG, in a statement.
He added that the fact that the BIA director is under sanctions means that "Serbia is compromised because such a person, who holds such a position, represents a direct threat to security and is a problem for all citizens".