Serbia receives another arms delivery from Russia despite international sanctions over Ukraine
10 months, 1 week ago

Serbia receives another arms delivery from Russia despite international sanctions over Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Serbia has received another arms delivery from its ally Russia despite international sanctions on Moscow over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The delivery reached Serbia a few months ago, even though the country's airspace is almost completely surrounded by NATO member states that have agreed to Western sanctions against Russia. Serbia is the only European country that has refused to align with European Union sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine two years ago.

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Serbia’s main gas supplier that is controlled by Russia faces US sanctions, president says
1 week, 2 days ago

Serbia’s main gas supplier that is controlled by Russia faces US sanctions, president says

Live Mint  

BELGRADE, Serbia — The United States plans to introduce sanctions against Serbia’s main gas supplier that is controlled by Russia, Serbia’s president said Saturday. Although formally seeking European Union membership, Serbia has refused to join Western sanctions against Russia over its invasion in Ukraine, in part because of the crucial Russian gas deliveries. Vucic said that despite the embargo threat, …

Serbia’s main gas supplier that is controlled by Russia faces US sanctions, president says
1 week, 2 days ago

Serbia’s main gas supplier that is controlled by Russia faces US sanctions, president says

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — The United States plans to introduce sanctions against Serbia’s main gas supplier that is controlled by Russia, Serbia’s president said Saturday. Although formally seeking European Union membership, Serbia has refused to join Western sanctions against Russia over its invasion in Ukraine, in part because of the crucial Russian gas deliveries. Vucic said that despite the embargo threat, …

US-sanctioned Serbia official meets Putin, says Belgrade is an ally and won’t join Western penalties
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US-sanctioned Serbia official meets Putin, says Belgrade is an ally and won’t join Western penalties

Associated Press  

Serbia is a Russian ally and will never impose sanctions against Moscow or join NATO, the Balkan nation’s deputy prime minister said Wednesday as he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The remarks by Aleksandar Vulin, a former intelligence chief who is under U.S. sanctions, reflect persistent close relations between Belgrade and Moscow despite Serbia’s proclaimed bid to join the …

German foreign minister visits Bosnia, urges Western Balkans join EU in face of Russian aggression
9 months, 2 weeks ago

German foreign minister visits Bosnia, urges Western Balkans join EU in face of Russian aggression

Associated Press  

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Germany’s foreign minister said Tuesday that Western Balkans countries joining the European Union is a “geopolitical necessity” that would make Europe stronger in the face of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine. “I would like all six countries in the Western Balkans to be able to join,” Annalena Baerbock said while visiting Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina. “The …

NATO's chief says the alliance has no plans to send troops to Ukraine
9 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO's chief says the alliance has no plans to send troops to Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told …

Serbia receives another arms delivery from Russia despite international sanctions over Ukraine
10 months, 1 week ago

Serbia receives another arms delivery from Russia despite international sanctions over Ukraine

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia has received another arms delivery from its ally Russia despite international sanctions on Moscow over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Serbian populist President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday presented a Russian anti-drone system for electronic jamming known as Repellent that he recently said “is in our hands.” He spoke ahead of Serbia’s national day on Thursday. The …

Slovak leader calls the war between Russia and Ukraine a frozen conflict
1 year ago

Slovak leader calls the war between Russia and Ukraine a frozen conflict

The Independent  

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EU official proposes 2030 as enlargement deadline for states that have long been waiting in line
1 year, 3 months ago

EU official proposes 2030 as enlargement deadline for states that have long been waiting in line

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Faced with the Russian aggression …

Serbia to ignore US sanctions against Bosnian Serbs accused of undermining deal that ended the war
1 year, 4 months ago

Serbia to ignore US sanctions against Bosnian Serbs accused of undermining deal that ended the war

The Independent  

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Serbia denies it has supplied weapons to Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

Serbia denies it has supplied weapons to Ukraine

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia on Friday denied it has exported arms to Ukraine after Moscow demanded to know if its Balkan ally delivered thousands of rockets for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion. Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic said that since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, no weapons have been exported from Serbia to any of the parties to …

Hungary won’t veto EU arms funding to Ukraine, official says
1 year, 11 months ago

Hungary won’t veto EU arms funding to Ukraine, official says

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s foreign minister said Monday that while his government isn’t in favor of the European Union sending funding for weapons to Ukraine, it won’t block a planned tranche of 500 million euros in assistance to Kyiv to use in the war with Russia. Speaking at a news briefing on the sidelines of a meeting of EU foreign …

Serbian president rejects calls for sanctions against Russia
1 year, 11 months ago

Serbian president rejects calls for sanctions against Russia

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia’s president said Wednesday that the European Union’s calls for his country to join sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine represent “a brutal” interference in the internal affairs of the Balkan state, which has asked to join the EU. Although formally seeking EU membership, Serbia has repeatedly ignored calls to align its foreign policies with …

EU to discuss Russia, Iran sanctions, top up of Ukraine arms fund
2 years ago

EU to discuss Russia, Iran sanctions, top up of Ukraine arms fund

The Hindu  

European Union foreign ministers will meet on December 12 to try to agree on further sanctions on Russia and Iran and an additional 2 billion euros for arms deliveries to Ukraine. "There is agreement, in principle, but there's also the big elephant in the room," a senior EU diplomat told reporters, referring to Budapest's use of its veto power. Foreign …

Between Russia and the EU: Serbia’s balancing act is wavering
2 years ago

Between Russia and the EU: Serbia’s balancing act is wavering

Al Jazeera  

As the war in Ukraine rages on, most of Europe has united in an anti-Russia camp. However, in October, Josep Borrell, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, affirmed that Serbia’s EU accession process is stalling because it is not aligning its foreign policy with Brussels’s. Serbian UN diplomats also backed suspending Russia’s membership in the United …

EU, US question Serbia’s EU commitment after Russia deal
2 years, 2 months ago

EU, US question Serbia’s EU commitment after Russia deal

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — The European Union and the U.S. on Monday questioned Serbia’s proclaimed commitment to join Europe’s 27-nation bloc after Belgrade signed an agreement with Moscow pledging long-term “consultations” on foreign policy matters amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. Serbia’s officials signed the deal last week in New York with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the …

U.S., European Union question Serbia’s EU commitment after Russia deal
2 years, 2 months ago

U.S., European Union question Serbia’s EU commitment after Russia deal

LA Times  

The European Union and the U.S. on Monday questioned Serbia’s proclaimed commitment to join Europe’s 27-nation bloc after Belgrade signed an agreement with Moscow pledging long-term “consultations” on foreign policy matters amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. Serbia’s officials signed the deal last week in New York with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, …

Scholz: Serbia, Kosovo must recognize each other to join EU
2 years, 6 months ago

Scholz: Serbia, Kosovo must recognize each other to join EU

Associated Press  

PRISTINA, Kosovo — Serbia and Kosovo must recognize each other in order to join the European Union, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Friday said as he expressed support for quicker integration of the Western Balkans into the bloc amid the war in Ukraine. “It is our expectation that these sanctions must be supported by all those who are candidates for …

NATO nations block Russian envoy’s plane from Serbia visit
2 years, 6 months ago

NATO nations block Russian envoy’s plane from Serbia visit

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia and Russia confirmed Monday that a planned visit by Russia’s foreign minister to the Balkan country will not take place, with Moscow accusing the West of preventing the trip by blocking the envoy’s plane flight. The international activities of Serbia on the Russian track have been blocked.” Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic earlier Monday met with Russia’s …

NATO nations block Russian envoy's plane from Serbia visit
2 years, 6 months ago

NATO nations block Russian envoy's plane from Serbia visit

The Hindu  

Serbia and Russia on Monday formally confirmed that a planned visit by Russia's Foreign Minister to the Balkan country will not take place, with Moscow accusing the West of preventing the trip. The international activities of Serbia on the Russian track have been blocked.” Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic earlier Monday met with Russia's ambassador to Serbia who informed him that …

Serbia ignores EU sanctions, secures gas deal with Putin
2 years, 6 months ago

Serbia ignores EU sanctions, secures gas deal with Putin

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — As the war in Ukraine rages, Serbia’s president announced that he has secured an “extremely favorable” natural gas deal with Russia during a telephone conversation Sunday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The gas deal is likely to be signed during a visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to Belgrade early in June — a rare visit …

Serbia shows off China missiles amid build-up concerns in Balkans
2 years, 7 months ago

Serbia shows off China missiles amid build-up concerns in Balkans

Al Jazeera  

Serbia is striving to balance relations with NATO, the EU, and its religious, ethnic and political alliance with Russia. Serbia has unveiled its new Chinese-made surface-to-air missiles, a display of military clout at a time when Belgrade is performing a delicate balancing act over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Members of the public and the media were invited to the display …

US urges Serbia to join sanctions against its ally Russia
2 years, 8 months ago

US urges Serbia to join sanctions against its ally Russia

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — A U.S. Senate delegation on Tuesday urged Serbia to join the rest of Europe and impose sanctions against Russia for its bloody campaign in Ukraine. “We understand Serbia has a long cultural and economic history with Russia,” said Senator Chris Murphy after the three-member bi-partisan delegation met Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic. “And our hope is that we …

Ukraine rejects Serbian bomb threat claims on Russia flights
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine rejects Serbian bomb threat claims on Russia flights

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Ukraine on Monday rejected as baseless and false the accusations made by Serbia’s president that Ukraine’s secret service is behind a series of hoax bomb threats against Air Serbia flights to Russia. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has claimed that the foreign intelligence services of Ukraine and an unidentified European Union nation “are doing that.” The pro-Russian Serbian …

With all eyes on Ukraine, Vladimir Putin to send his envoy to Balkans
2 years, 10 months ago

With all eyes on Ukraine, Vladimir Putin to send his envoy to Balkans

Firstpost  

Serbia’s pro-government media said Monday Nikolai Patrushev, the powerful secretary of the Kremlin’s Security Council, is due to arrive in Belgrade in the coming days for talks with Serbia President Aleksandar Vucic Belgrade, Serbia: With all eyes on a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending his top security envoy to the Balkans where Moscow has …

With all eyes on Ukraine, Putin to send his envoy to Balkans
2 years, 10 months ago

With all eyes on Ukraine, Putin to send his envoy to Balkans

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — With all eyes on a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending his top security envoy to the Balkans where Moscow has been trying to maintain influence mainly through its ally Serbia, according to reports. “There’s information that mercenaries are being recruited in Kosovo, Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina to knock Russia out …

Bosnia needs urgent action to prevent secession: Analysts
3 years, 1 month ago

Bosnia needs urgent action to prevent secession: Analysts

Al Jazeera  

Aggressive diplomacy and the preparation of defence are essential to address Serb leader’s secession threats, say experts. Dodik, the Serb member of Bosnia’s tripartite presidency, fuelled the country’s biggest political and security crisis in 26 years with his October announcement that the Republika Srpska entity will withdraw from key state institutions – including the armed forces – and set up …

EU candidate Serbia pledges no sanctions against Russia
3 years, 5 months ago

EU candidate Serbia pledges no sanctions against Russia

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Belgrade on Thursday pledged never to impose sanctions on Russia, despite calls from the European Union that Serbia must align its foreign policies with the 27-nation bloc’s if it wants to become a member. Serbian parliament speaker Ivica Dacic said Russia is Serbia’s best ally and protects its “territorial integrity” — referring to Moscow’s support for Belgrade’s …

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