Serbian President Vucic publicly distances from SPS official Toncev during Surdulica visit

President Aleksandar Vucic publicly rebuffed an attempt at dialogue by Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) official Novica Toncev during a visit to Surdulica, directing him to resolve grievances with SPS leadership Ivica Dacic and Branko Ruzic. The incident highlights ongoing internal friction within the ruling coalition and the President's effort to maintain distance from specific local SPS power dynamics.