They are not free now. They are under the EU/NATO boot in many subtle or not so subtle ways. The destiny for them is being made in Brussels and Washington as it was made in Istanbul in the past.
Again, give me a break.
Serbia is a small country and like every other small country in the world it is affected by decisions made by major powers like Russia, China, the US and the EU.
Here's a clue - if someone has only a subtle influence on you, that means you are actually not a slave or a prisoner.