Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on Monday commented on the so-called "list of enemy countries" released by Russia, which includes Croatia, and added that "if you're on that list, then you've pursued a good policy, we can be proud of that".

He said that 1.8 million people had fled Ukraine to date and that according to estimates, the number would be higher and higher.

Plenkovic reiterated that he supported Ukraine’s EU path, adding that the method of accession required some time.

“I understand that political desire, Croatia will definitely be a voice of support,” he said, expressing some doubt whether all of that was realistic “in such a short time.”

He also pointed out that the stability of Southeast Europe, especially Bosnia and Herzegovina, was in Croatia’s interest.

“The most important thing is that a political agreement is reached between the constituent peoples on just changes to the electoral law which will stop the long-term practice of electoral engineering,” he said.

The Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) leadership today also discussed the government decision on cushioning fuel price hikes.

“Our basic tasks will be to ensure energy supply, security, which has gained a new dimension, and we will try to reduce the impact on the citizens’ standard of living,” Plenkovic said, adding that the circumstances were such that they required intervention from the state.