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Serbia's Vucic Faces Protests as Trump Ties Deepen

6/5/2025

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In Serbia, President Aleksandar Vucic is grappling with fierce protests from over 100,000 citizens demanding change. As he reaches out to Donald Trump for support, hoping to ease U.S. tariffs and strengthen his position, the shadow of a contentious Trump hotel project looms large, threatening to exacerbate the nation's unrest and deepen political rifts.

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In Serbia, President Aleksandar Vucic is grappling with fierce protests from over 100,000 citizens demanding change. As he reaches out to Donald Trump for support, hoping to ease U.S. tariffs and strengthen his position, the shadow of a contentious Trump hotel project looms large, threatening to exacerbate the nation's unrest and deepen political rifts.