Stevanović claims that this initiative is part of his political obligations to the voters. He is the leader of the pro-Russian party Resni.ca, which secured the decisive vote during the formation of the parliamentary coalition. "At the same time, I must say that we promised the people a referendum on withdrawal from NATO, and we will hold that referendum," stated Stevanović. He was elected President of the Parliament by secret ballot, with the support of 48 MPs. According to Stevanović, Slovenia must avoid involvement in external military and diplomatic conflicts because the country gains no benefit from them. "We will absolutely oppose involvement in external military and diplomatic disputes because Slovenia never benefits from it," said Stevanović.