EXCLUSIVE: Vucic Rejected by Trump, Spurned by Putin

Vucic’s “illness” is a lie. Trump refused the meeting, Putin won’t take his calls, and Serbia’s autocrat is running out of exits.

In a twist emblematic of the volatile geopolitical currents gripping the Balkans, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic abruptly ended his visit to the United States on Friday, citing sudden illness¹. But according to sources with direct knowledge of the matter, illness may have served more as a diplomatic smokescreen than an accurate diagnosis. Multiple verified insiders tell The Gunpowder Chronicles that Vucic’s health was not the primary driver behind his sudden departure, it was rejection.

Originally intended as a high-stakes charm offensive, Vucic’s visit to the U.S. had been touted by Serbian state media as a rare opportunity to meet senior Republican figures and potentially secure face time with U.S. President Donald Trump. Instead, sources say, Trump refused the meeting outright. According to these insiders, the rejection came after pressure from both within Trump’s political inner circle and signals from Moscow, where Vucic’s recent standing has also reportedly deteriorated.

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