Serbia halts arms exports after US sanctioned the country’s spy chief for alleged illegal arms trade

By JOVANA GEC
Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s government has decided to ban arms export for 30 days just days after the United States imposed sanctions on the Balkan country’s intelligence chief over alleged involvement in criminal activities including illegal arms shipment. Serbia’s defense minister said Friday the government made the decision in order to fulfill the needs of Serbia’s army and boost its readiness. The defense minister added that “it does not mean Serbia is going to war or calling for war but we are looking at all security risks and challenge.”