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Vucic and Putin Strengthen Economic Ties Amid Sanctions

9/3/2025

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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing to discuss energy cooperation.
Vucic reaffirmed Serbia's neutrality and refusal to impose sanctions on Russia amid external pressures.
Both leaders highlighted the need to strengthen economic ties.
They announced plans for a future meeting of the Joint Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation.

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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing to discuss energy cooperation.
Vucic reaffirmed Serbia's neutrality and refusal to impose sanctions on Russia amid external pressures.
Both leaders highlighted the need to strengthen economic ties.
They announced plans for a future meeting of the Joint Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation.