Aleksandar Vučić

Serbia's president balances friendship with Moscow and support for Ukraine's Zelensky.

Ukraine's president reaffirms non-recognition of Kosovo's independence during a visit to Serbia.

Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Belgrade, highlighting a geopolitical paradox.

Russian ballistic missiles killed at least three people, including a child, in overnight attacks near Kyiv, injuring three others, as Ukraine faces depleted Western-donated interceptor supplies amid intensifying strikes and stalled US military aid negotiations.

Serbian President Vučić hosted Ukrainian President Zelensky in Belgrade, discussing energy cooperation and trade while announcing a drone factory partnership with Israel, as Serbia balances relations between Russia and the EU without imposing sanctions.

Serbia and Ukraine agreed to pursue a free-trade deal by end-2026, giving Zelenskyy's first official Belgrade visit concrete economic purpose while Serbia maintains its balancing act between EU integration and preserved Russian ties.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Serbia for the first time, meeting President Aleksandar Vučić to discuss EU integration, economic ties, and energy cooperation, potentially complicating Serbia's relations with its traditional Russian ally.

Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Serbia Saturday to engage Russia-friendly ally Vučić, seeking to strengthen Western ties while Serbia balances EU membership aspirations against its energy dependence on Moscow and refusal to sanction Russia.

US aircraft at Bezmer air base puts Bulgaria's PM in a difficult foreign policy position.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić strengthened bilateral ties through expanded economic, educational, and technological cooperation, including scholarships for Serbian students at UAE universities.

Southeast European leaders at the fifth Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Kyiv on July 15, 2026, reaffirmed support for Ukraine's sovereignty, EU membership, and air defense capabilities while condemning Russia's aggression and calling for strengthened sanctions.

The European Parliament warns Serbia that its EU accession is stalled due to rule of law and Russia ties concerns.

Eight EU countries oppose opening next accession cluster for Serbia

The European Commission urged EU member states to open Serbia's accession Cluster 3 in July, citing reform progress on judicial matters, media freedom, and foreign policy alignment, though unanimous approval remains uncertain due to ongoing concerns about democratic standards.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recalls her 2023 India visit in her new book.

Serbian Intelligence Services Warn Vučić of Dangers Regarding Trip to Montenegro for EU Leaders' Summit

President Aleksandar Vučić's May 2026 visit to China marked a strategic shift in Serbia-China relations toward technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence partnerships, positioning Serbia as a regional technological hub within China's broader geopolitical architecture amid global power realignment.

Serbian President Vučić pursued a geopolitical balancing act between major powers for years, but shifting global alignments have made his contradictory foreign policy of military neutrality while acting as a Russian-Chinese proxy untenable, threatening Serbia's strategic interests.

Vućić and Spajić clash over Serbia's foreign policy double standards.

Serbia may end visa-free travel for Russians to align with the EU by 2027.

Serbian leader warns the world is at the beginning of a bigger war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Serbia to strengthen ties with Kyiv.

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's largest retailer's Ekaterinburg warehouse over 2,000km away, while Kyiv secured US energy sanctions backing and pursued diplomatic ties with Serbia amid ongoing reciprocal strikes across Ukraine and Russian territory.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Serbia for his first visit since the war began, meeting with President Aleksandar Vučić to discuss EU integration, economic ties, and energy cooperation, potentially straining Belgrade's historical ties with Russia.

Zelensky is set to make an official visit to Serbia, according to recent reports.

Serbia secured a 30-day U.S. sanctions waiver for Russian-owned oil company NIS, allowing continued crude imports and refinery operations until August 28 while Hungary's MOL negotiates acquiring Russia's 56% stake amid energy supply pressures.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Serbia for a working visit and was welcomed by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.

President Zelensky secured commitments from Southeast European leaders on strengthened security cooperation, tougher Russian sanctions, and EU integration support during the fifth Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit.

European Parliament members voted 468-116 to reject Serbia's EU accession without rule of law reforms, citing democratic backsliding, weak judicial independence, authoritarian governance under President Vučić, and misalignment with EU foreign policy regarding Russia and China.

European Parliament members accused Serbia of presenting a false pro-European narrative while actually pursuing authoritarian policies and strengthening ties with Russia and China, jeopardizing its EU membership bid and access to frozen EU funding.

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EU Enlargement at Risk: Serbia’s Citizenship Policy and the Challenge of Russian Influence

UAE and Serbia ties continue to grow, driven by strategic partnership and shared vision.

UAE and Serbian Presidents discussed strengthening ties and regional developments in a phone call, reaffirming their commitment to advancing economic partnerships.

Vučić's foreign policy is under scrutiny in a recent Sunday commentary on vijesti.me.

Serbian President Vučić is repositioning toward the West by deepening ties with Ukraine while reducing Russian contact, driven by US pressure and potential sanctions on Russian energy purchases, though facing domestic pro-Russian sentiment.

Serbia plans to introduce visas for Russian citizens by end-2027 to join the Schengen Area and advance EU integration, though President Vučić previously denied canceling visa-free travel despite forming a government working group on the visa policy change.

Serbia's president warns of a major war, stating the region is on the brink of a larger conflict.

Ukrainian President Zelensky visited Serbia, reaffirming Ukraine's non-recognition of Kosovo's independence while praising Kosovo's Russia sanctions support and discussing bilateral cooperation on reconstruction and military matters with Serbian President Vučić.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy made his first official visit to Serbia, meeting with President Vučić to discuss economic and security cooperation, while seeking to shift Belgrade away from Russian influence despite Serbia's continued energy dependence on Moscow.

Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in Serbia for his first official visit, meeting President Vučić to discuss EU integration, economic ties, and energy cooperation, potentially straining Belgrade-Moscow relations given Russia's historical alliance with Serbia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Serbia on August 8, his first trip since Russia's invasion began.

Kosovo begins trial against 21 former Serbian officials for alleged war crimes.

Radev under surveillance in Brussels, showed serious unkindness towards Paris

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen Arrives in Kyiv to Discuss Defense

Eight EU member states blocked Serbia's Cluster 3 opening in accession talks, citing rule-of-law shortcomings and failure to align with EU sanctions on Russia, prompting President Vučić to accuse Croatia of wanting Serbia weakened.

Chinese defense exports are rising across Asia and Africa, but Beijing prioritizes its own military modernization, creating logistical tensions while offering affordable equipment with few political strings, though technical issues like thermal problems in VT-4 tanks raise reliability concerns.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announces his resignation and early elections amid protests.

EU leaders convened in Montenegro for a summit with six Western Balkan countries seeking accelerated EU membership, while Hungary lifted its veto on Ukraine's accession process, marking significant progress on European enlargement amid regional reform concerns.

The European Parliament's foreign affairs committee halted EU funding to Serbia under the Reform and Growth Facility, citing President Vučić's democratic backsliding, erosion of political rights, institutional weakening, and irregularities during March local elections, demanding measurable reforms and EU sanctions alignment.