Christopher Hill: The Enabler of Serbia’s Duplicity

Christopher Hill's praise for Serbia ignores its destabilising actions in the Balkans, reflecting dangerous appeasement that emboldens authoritarianism and undermines regional stability.

In a recent interview with Voice of America, Christopher Hill, the U.S. Ambassador to Belgrade, lauded Kremlin-aligned Serbia's approach towards Ukraine and its engagement in dialogue with Kosovo. Such praise is not only misplaced but also deeply troubling, given Serbia's actions and alliances that starkly contradict the values and strategic interests of the United States. Hill's comments epitomise a dangerous political appeasement and enablement attitude that undermines regional stability and emboldens authoritarian regimes.

Hill's commendation of Serbia's policy towards Ukraine ignores a critical fact: just seven months after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Serbia signed a foreign policy consultancy agreement with Moscow. This pact seeks to align Serbia's foreign policy with Russia's, casting a long shadow over U.S. foreign policy’s strategic endeavours. How can Hill cozy up to Serbia while it remains a loyal ally to Russia, Ukraine's and Kosovo's aggressor, and the U.S.'s m…