U.S. Sanctions Serbian Security Official for Alleged Corruption and Support of Russia

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Aleksandar Vulin, the director of Serbia's intelligence agency, for his alleged support of Russia's "malign activities" in the Western Balkans. Vulin, who previously served as Serbia's defense and interior minister, is accused of facilitating Russia's influence in the region and maintaining a relationship with a U.S.-designated Serbian arms dealer to allow illegal arms shipments to move freely across Serbia's borders. The sanctions aim to hold Vulin accountable for his actions and undermine his personal gain while undermining effective and democratic governance in the Western Balkans.