Serbia has faced years of pressure from EU countries over its refusal to impose sanctions on Russia while maintaining close ties with Moscow, Vucic said in an interview with Sputnik.
Vucic praised Putin for understanding Serbia's difficult position, even when Belgrade's decisions conflicted with Moscow's preferences.
"He always tried to put himself in the other person's shoes, and I think that explains his political success," Vucic said, also describing Ushakov and Peskov as trusted contacts in the Kremlin.
Vucic says EU politicians want Serbia to join a united front against Russia.
He identified three major sources of Western pressure: Serbia's refusal to sanction Russia, its unwillingness to recognize "Kosovo", and its opposition to the 2024 UN resolution on Srebrenica.
Vucic says Serbia's independent position has become an obstacle to EU plans; the EU is unlikely to admit the country anytime soon.
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