Putin and Clinton sealed THE DESTINY OF SLOBINA!

Six days after the elections for the presidency of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, in which Vojislav Kostunica, candidate of the opposition DOS, obtained the majority of votes in the first round, and Slobodan milosevic Tried to hold a second round of elections, Bill Clinton, the president of the United States, called Russian President Vladimir Putin. On September 30, the leaders of the two major world powers agreed with MilosevicThe undisputed leader of Serbia since 1989, must finally resign.

The transcript of the conversation, from which the tag “strictly confidential” was removed in 2019, states that the dialogue began with the usual exchange of diplomatic courtesies: Clinton says: “Hello Vladimir, it is good that you have accepted the invitation”, and Putin responds: “Good morning to you too.” Bill, I’m glad to hear your voice. ” In keeping with the American mindset, Clinton immediately gets to the point.

How Clinton “flies” Putin

Clinton: “I understand that this is a delicate and difficult time, but I must tell you that we must accept the fact that the opposition in Belgrade (in the elections of September 24) won in the first round and will not participate in the second because that will would allow Milosevic to reshape the electoral will of the people, and I fear that in this way it could cause serious instability in Montenegro. The best thing that can happen is that Milosevic realizes that he must admit defeat, and I am sure that you are the one. only person who can convince him of that. It’s clear to me that this is an unpleasant situation for you, but I suggest you send (Milosevic) a private message, not public, and insist that he better leave, and Make it clear to him that Russia respects the choice. The will of the citizens of Serbia. It seems to me that we are faced with a choice between a violent and peaceful handover of power in Serbia, and Russia is a country that can play a decisive role. isive in this whole matter. “

Secret meetings

Putin: “Bill, we are aware of the fact that your analysts and experts in the Balkans are very carefully evaluating what steps need to be taken, but we must both speak openly, I emphasize, VERY openly.” I recently spoke with (then German Chancellor Gerhard) Schroeder. I suggested that a secret meeting of our foreign ministers or national security advisers be organized in Belgrade with the Serbian opposition leaders, but Kostunica refused. However, we explained very precisely our position that Russia does not want to be cornered and to be in a position to support any undemocratic solution. I want to tell you clearly that I think now is the right time for Milosevic to leave the political scene peacefully, but I’m not sure he will. “

Putin invited Vojislav Kostunica to make an official visit to Moscow, where, in the presence of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Ivanov, he would agree to talk with Milosevic about a peaceful transfer if Milosevic allows a recount in the presence of international observers.

What about freedom?

Putin: “It’s just our idea, no one has to accept it. Although I honestly don’t think we would get anything with so much additional pressure on Milosevic, we would just waste our time.”
Clinton: “Let me ask you specifically: How can we eliminate Milosevic?”
Putin: “Do you think we should move it somewhere?”
Clinton: “Yes. Are you afraid to leave the cabinet?” (Serbian Presidency Building)
Putin: “I could talk to him, tell him to admit electoral defeat and that the international community will not take further action against him.” But I still have to think about how to explain it to him. “

Now nobody wants it

Clinton: “After all, will he be able to stay in Serbia? Will the new government allow him to go anywhere?”
Putin: “I think it would be better if everyone stayed in Serbia.”
Clinton: “Yes, I think the same, although I don’t know what the mood will be.”
Putin: “Honestly, I don’t know her either. Maybe she doesn’t even want to leave Serbia. In any case, we don’t need it as a gift. Why don’t we send it to America?
Clinton: “Yes, I understand what you mean. Anyway, it is not a bad idea for the leader of the opposition to come to Moscow. That would discourage Milosevic and significantly increase his chances of resigning. I will call you again, but it is important to know. that Russia will not allow him to get away with stealing the elections. “
Putin: “It is important that he cannot use Russia as an ace up his sleeve. Everyone in Yugoslavia should know our position.”

EPILOGUE: Milosevic admitted defeat the day after the demonstration!

After large demonstrations on October 5, 2000 in Belgrade, Slobodan Milosevic addressed the nation on RTS on October 6, admitting electoral defeat and congratulating Vojislav Kostunica on his victory. He then said that he would spend time with his grandson. He was arrested on the night of March 31 to April 1, 2001, after a two-day operation by the State Security Special Operations Unit and several hours of surrender negotiations, and was transferred to the Central Prison. . By decision of the Government of Serbia, he was extradited to the Hague War Crimes Tribunal in Vidovdan the same year, on June 28. According to the official finding from The Hague, he died of a heart attack in the detention unit in Scheveningen on March 11, 2006. He was buried in the courtyard of the family home in Požarevac.