Serbia's president criticizes the UN court for not releasing war criminal Ratko Mladic to die at home.
Aleksandar Vucic
Serbian President Vucic, long portrayed as Putin's puppet, has secretly armed Ukraine and achieved 8.6% unemployment through economic transformation, positioning Serbia as Western Balkans' largest economy while maintaining strategic ties with multiple powers.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk killed 12 people, Russian authorities reported.
Serbian President Vucic pledged full support for Ukraine's EU integration during Zelenskyy's first Belgrade visit in eight years, while both nations agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in agriculture, energy, and infrastructure despite Serbia's neutral stance on Russian sanctions.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Russia-friendly Serbia for his first visit.
South-East European leaders and the EU Commission president convened in Kyiv, condemning Russia's aggression and pledging stronger air defense support, increased sanctions pressure, reconstruction aid, and backing Ukraine's NATO and EU accession aspirations, though Serbia declined to sign.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged support to Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Kyiv on Ukraine's Statehood Day, pledging continued EU military and financial support as the nation resists Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion that has killed thousands and displaced millions since February 2022.
The European Commission urges EU member states to open Serbia's accession Cluster 3 in July 2026.
Thousands protest in Serbia despite President Aleksandar Vucic's resignation announcement.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation, triggering early elections amid political tensions following explosives discovery near the TurkStream gas pipeline and ongoing governance concerns.
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic will resign within weeks amid antigovernment protests.
Serbia deepened military and economic ties with Israel through munitions exports and advanced weapons purchases, while maintaining neutrality on Iran, demonstrating how regional partnerships can shift geopolitical alignments and legitimize contested historical narratives.
EU seeking ways to speed up Western Balkans membership
EU to advance expansion plans at Balkans summit
Ratko Mladic died, but his fascist ideology has triumphed and normalized genocide.
A political scientist explains the geopolitical purpose of Zelensky's visit to Belgrade.
Ukraine's stance on Kosovo sparks criticism in Albania and Kosovo, testing solidarity with Ukraine.
Serbian President Vucic hosted Ukrainian President Zelensky in August, attempting to balance between Russia, Ukraine, and the EU, but exposed deep contradictions by supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity while refusing sanctions against Moscow.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy will make his first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic refused to sign a joint declaration condemning Russian military aggression at a Kiev summit, maintaining Serbia's distinctive position as the region's sole capital avoiding Western anti-Russia sanctions while balancing EU membership aspirations with energy dependence on Moscow.
Russia is accused of plotting attacks on Baltic and Polish infrastructure, according to Lithuanian and Latvian presidents citing intelligence reports.
The Kremlin dismisses Lithuania's warning of possible Russian attacks as "horror stories" to justify militarization.
Serbian President Vucic warned that global natural gas reserves have reached historic lows due to Ukraine and Middle East conflicts, disrupting supply chains and threatening Europe's energy security as prices surge to three-year highs.
World leaders congratulate the Communist Party of China on its 105th anniversary, praising its development and expressing support for closer ties.
Serbia's protesters continue demonstrations despite President Vucic's promise to resign within weeks.
Serbia's President Vucic will resign within weeks, paving the way for early elections.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announces his tactical resignation.
The EU launched a 6-billion-euro financial facility at a summit in Montenegro to accelerate Western Balkans integration, with Montenegro targeting 2028 EU membership and France and Germany proposing phased market access for candidate countries implementing required reforms.
German Chancellor Merz announced the EU will initiate gradual integration of six Western Balkan countries seeking membership, including Montenegro, Albania, and Serbia, accelerating a process stalled for thirteen years amid geopolitical concerns.
Serbian accession affirmed by president, EU Council chief amid stagnation in talks
Serbia faces a crossroads a year after student protests sparked by a railway station collapse.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited Serbia to discuss economic cooperation and security with President Vucic, as Belgrade navigates balancing EU membership ambitions with maintaining traditional ties to Russia while refusing new sanctions.
Serbia has its own foreign policy, says Vucic, who did not discuss Zelenskyy's visit with Putin.
A German reporter asked Zelensky how Europeans can help Kiev kill more Russians.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Serbia for the first time to discuss economic ties and security issues.
Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Serbia Saturday, seeking to strengthen ties with Russia-friendly nation while Serbian President Vucic balances Moscow relations against EU pressure and EU membership ambitions.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Kyiv on Statehood Day, pledging stronger EU military and financial support while announcing closer defense industry cooperation as Ukraine continues defending against Russia's ongoing invasion.
European Commission President Von der Leyen visited Kyiv on Ukraine's Statehood Day, pledging continued EU military and financial support while announcing new defense industry integration steps as Western officials report Ukraine's increasing drone attacks severely disrupting Russian supply lines.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged continued military and financial support to Ukraine during Statehood Day celebrations in Kyiv, announcing new defense industry integration steps as the country endures Russia's four-year full-scale invasion that has killed thousands and displaced millions.
Srebrenica genocide remains an open wound 31 years later due to ongoing denial and lack of justice.
Serbians continue protesting after President Vucic announces his resignation amid ongoing demonstrations.
Serbian protesters doubt President Vucic's resignation will bring change, expecting him to retain power.
Serbia's President Vucic will resign within weeks, paving the way for early elections.
Israeli aggressive acts are the root cause of regional insecurity, says President Pezeshkian.
The EU pledged 6 billion euros to Western Balkan countries to accelerate economic reforms and EU membership, with Montenegro potentially joining by 2028, while regional leaders expressed varying support for the integration process.
The EU will accelerate membership procedures for six Western Balkan candidates at a summit, aiming to expedite reforms while combating Russian and Chinese influence, though Serbia must normalize Kosovo relations and strengthen democratic standards.
