Zagreb, 25 February 2025 (Hina/MIA) — The Kremlin has said it accepts Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's apology, issued on Monday, for Serbia's vote in favor of a European resolution at the UN marking the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which he described as a "mistake" beyond his control due to other commitments.

The Kremlin has accepted Vučić's apology for Serbia's support of the anti-Russian resolution on Ukraine at the UN, reported Sputnik, citing Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

"Of course, we have accepted it. Technical mistakes happen, and naturally, such a swift reaction from the head of state is something we greatly appreciate," Peskov told reporters.

On Monday, Serbia voted in favor of a resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly reaffirming support for Ukraine and its territorial integrity.

The resolution was drafted by Ukraine with its European allies and passed with 93 votes in favor, 18 against—including Russia and the US—and 65 abstentions.

On Monday evening, Vučić confirmed that Serbia had voted for the European-backed resolution, while it abstained on a separate resolution proposed by the US.

He added that Serbia should have abstained on both.

"I have no one to blame but myself, as I didn't have enough time to deal with this properly," he said, stressing that his primary apology was to the Serbian people.

"I don’t think we should be seeking favor with any power—whether the Russians, the Americans, or anyone else. I believe the best course for Serbia would have been to remain neutral," Vučić added.