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Serbia's Vucic Stands Neutral at Ukraine Summit, Offers Aid

6/13/2025

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Vucic Maintains Neutrality

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attended the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit in Odesa, choosing not to sign a declaration against Russia, insisting he wouldn't "betray" them. While affirming Serbia's support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, he pledged humanitarian aid, including school buses, all while maintaining a neutral position amid escalating tensions with Moscow.

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NATO Prioritizes Defense

The NATO summit in The Hague is set to prioritize defense spending over Ukraine's membership and last year's $40 billion aid commitment. While the draft declaration acknowledges Russia as a threat, it stops short of calling it an aggressor. This change underscores President Trump's impact, as NATO seeks to align its members on military funding.

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Vucic Maintains Neutrality

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attended the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit in Odesa, choosing not to sign a declaration against Russia, insisting he wouldn't "betray" them. While affirming Serbia's support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, he pledged humanitarian aid, including school buses, all while maintaining a neutral position amid escalating tensions with Moscow.

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