Moscow Warned Belgrade of Post-Election ‘Color Revolution’ Attempt, Officials Claim

Belgrade received a warning from Russia about an alleged Western-led putsch aimed at overthrowing Serbia’s ruling party, according to the country’s prime minister. “It’s important … to thank the Russian security service, which obtained the information and shared it with us,” Prime Minister Ana Brnabic said in televised comments. Her remarks, she added, “probably won’t go down well with those in the West.” Ms. Brnabic’s assertions came amid violent demonstrations in Belgrade, held to protest the results of recent elections won by President Aleksandar Vucic’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). On Dec. 24, thousands gathered in central Belgrade to protest the results of Dec. 17 polls, which they claim were rigged by Mr. Vucic’s party....