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Serbia Shifts Energy Strategy: Ditches Russian Gas for EU Supply

2/5/2026

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Serbia is diversifying its energy sources away from Russia, with President Aleksandar Vucic announcing plans to purchase natural gas through an EU mechanism.
Currently, over 80% of Serbia's gas is Russian, but Vucic aims to secure 500 million cubic meters annually from the EU.
Serbia will begin construction of a gas pipeline to North Macedonia and an oil pipeline to Romania to enhance energy diversification.
Amid protests against corruption, Vucic faces pressure to improve judicial independence as part of his EU membership bid.

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Serbia is diversifying its energy sources away from Russia, with President Aleksandar Vucic announcing plans to purchase natural gas through an EU mechanism.
Currently, over 80% of Serbia's gas is Russian, but Vucic aims to secure 500 million cubic meters annually from the EU.
Serbia will begin construction of a gas pipeline to North Macedonia and an oil pipeline to Romania to enhance energy diversification.
Amid protests against corruption, Vucic faces pressure to improve judicial independence as part of his EU membership bid.