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Serbia's EU Ambitions Waver Amid Russian Ties

5/8/2025

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Vucic's Russia Visit

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's presence at Russia's May 9 Victory Day parade underscores the intricate dance of Serbia's foreign policy amid growing EU tensions. Joined by Slovak PM Robert Fico, their visit casts doubt on Serbia's EU ambitions while the Kremlin's talks with Putin spotlight Serbia's dependence on Russian energy resources.

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Vucic's Emergency Landing

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Baku, Azerbaijan, after Latvia and Lithuania denied airspace access, all while Ukrainian drone attacks rattled Russian airports. Despite this unexpected detour, Vucic is still set to attend the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow, though the reasons behind the landing remain unclear.

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Vucic's Russia Visit

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's presence at Russia's May 9 Victory Day parade underscores the intricate dance of Serbia's foreign policy amid growing EU tensions. Joined by Slovak PM Robert Fico, their visit casts doubt on Serbia's EU ambitions while the Kremlin's talks with Putin spotlight Serbia's dependence on Russian energy resources.

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