“We record the statements of Serbian politicians regarding the pressure that is being exerted on them, we also record the statements of the Serbian side that Russia is their friend.
Maybe we have different views on what friendship is.
We only support our friends in difficult times,” she said during the briefing.
At the same time, Zakharova noted that Russia sees the exposure of countries that are trying to pursue an independent policy to strong pressure, primarily from the United States.
“We proceed from the fact that our traditional partners in their activities within the framework of international organizations at various multilateral platforms will consistently adhere to positions that reflect their true national interests,” the diplomat added.
Earlier, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said that the country voted to suspend Russia's membership in the UN Human Rights Council due to pressure and blackmail from the West.
In March, he announced that Serbia was not joining the West's anti-Russian sanctions because of the principle of reciprocity, the gas supply agreement, and because of support for Kosovo.