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Aleksandar Vucic

Person · Head_of_state · Serbia · 41 dispatches indexed · last seen May 11, 2026
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Geopolitical Politics
Things are not going so well for Russia

Russia faces mounting challenges including stalled Ukraine operations, economic decline to one percent growth, diminished international influence evidenced by fewer parade attendees, and weakening control over former Soviet states like Armenia pivoting westward toward Europe.

Al Jazeera · 3d ago
International Relations
'Historic moment': European leaders react to Orban's defeat in Hungary

Viktor Orban's 16-year Hungarian rule ended as conservative Peter Magyar won parliamentary elections with record turnout, prompting European leaders to celebrate democracy's triumph and express optimism for stronger EU integration.

The Local France · Apr 13
Geopolitical Economics
Serbia's president dismisses bid by local company to buy NIS oil firm

President Aleksandar Vucic rejected a newly formed local company's 2 billion euro bid to acquire a majority stake in Serbia's Russian-owned NIS oil refiner, citing the buyer's lack of expertise in crude oil processing, undermining Hungary's MOL's competing acquisition needed to lift US sanctions.

Reuters · 6d ago
Geopolitical Conflict
Hungary alleges scheme to blow up gas pipeline before election

Hungarian authorities discovered powerful explosives near a Russian gas pipeline in Serbia days before national elections, prompting Prime Minister Orban to convene an emergency defence council amid allegations of potential sabotage targeting energy supplies.

The Independent · Apr 6
Geopolitical Conflict
Explosives found near Serbian pipeline that carries Russian gas

Serbian authorities discovered powerful explosives near a Russian gas pipeline serving Hungary, intensifying political tensions days before Hungarian elections amid allegations of potential false-flag operations to influence voting outcomes.

The Independent · Apr 5
Geopolitical Conflict
Explosives found on pipeline: Hungary suspects Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban suspects Ukraine of planning sabotage after Serbia reported finding explosives on the Balkan Stream pipeline supplying sixty percent of Hungary's gas, amid allegations the opposition views as election campaign tactics ahead of Sunday's parliamentary vote.

Die Zeit · Apr 5
Geopolitical Conflict
Devastating explosives found near pipeline supplying Russian gas to Hungary and Serbia

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban discovered devastating explosives near the Balkan Stream pipeline, potentially threatening gas supplies to millions across Hungary and northern Serbia, heightening regional security concerns amid election pressures and geopolitical tensions.

Sky News · Apr 5
Geopolitical Politics
Finding a Loophole

Serbia and Albania's EU membership bid. Presidents Aleksandar Vucic and Edi Rama proposed a new plan. EU membership talks are ongoing.

Thanh Nien · Mar 13