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EU's Michel says will support Serbia's speedier accession to EU

European Council President Charles Michel said on Thursday the European Union would support a speedier accession of Serbia into the wealthy bloc and help the Balkan country dependent on Russian gas and oil to diversify its energy supplies.

Reuters · May 19, 2022

‘This game is up’: Serbia urged to take a stand on Ukraine’s war

Belgrade enjoys warm ties with Moscow but in recent weeks, pro-government tabloids have turned on Putin.

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2022

Serbia must push on with reforms to join EU, says Germany's Scholz

Serbia must press ahead with reforms, including on media freedom, to realise its ambition of joining the European Union, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday, adding he wanted all Western Balkans countries to become members.

Reuters · May 4, 2022

Ukraine rejects Serbian bomb threat claims on Russia flights

Ukraine has rejected as baseless and false the accusations made by Serbia’s president that Ukraine’s secret service is behind a series of false bomb threats against Air Serbia flights to Russia

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022

Serbia accuses Ukraine and unnamed EU country of Air Serbia bomb hoaxes

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic accused Ukraine and an unidentified EU country of being behind a series of hoax bomb threats against Air Serbia planes.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2022

Pro-Russia Serbs protest in Belgrade to support Russia and against NATO

Thousands of Serbs waving Russian and Serbian flags and carrying pictures of President Vladimir Putin marched through Belgrade to the Russian embassy on Friday, to protest Serbia's government bid to distance itself from Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Apr 16, 2022

Serbia considers purchase of Rafale jets from France, president says

Serbia plans to purchase Rafale multipurpose fighter jets from France, President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday, which experts saw as the latest sign of Belgrade distancing itself from its traditional military supplier and ally Russia.

Reuters · Apr 11, 2022

How Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine is forcing his friends to choose between Russia and the West

As the death toll climbs in Ukraine and pressure mounts for neighbours to intervene, European leaders who have stoked friendships with both the West and Russia may soon be forced to pick a side.

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022

Breaking Ranks with EU, Hungary Says Ready to Pay for Russian Gas in Roubles

Hungary said on Wednesday it was prepared to pay roubles for Russian gas, breaking ranks with the European Union which has sought a united front in opposing Moscow's demand for payment in the currency. Hungary will pay for shipments in roubles if Russia asks it to, Prime Minister Viktor Orban…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2022

Kosovo, Bosnia call for NATO membership as war rages in Ukraine

Kosovo’s president and Bosnia’s defence minister share their concerns about regional security and Moscow ally Serbia.

Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2022