Igor Simic from the defence team of the SDP leader told KIM radio that starting the story about Oliver Ivanovic in Brussels, in the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, was the best way to draw attention to the violation of his human rights.

“I do not expect anyone to influence the judiciary, but this is absolutely the best way to influence the violation of basic human rights of Mr Oliver Ivanovic or any Serb in Kosovo and Metohija.”

Simic said that he was surprised at the persistent refusal of EULEX to allow bail for Ivanovic and to accept "a notorious fact that the whole process was politically motivated."