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Zelenskyy Visits Serbia, Signs Ag Deal, Free-Trade Pledge

8/10/2026

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Zelenskyy Visits Serbia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first official state visit to Serbia on August 8, 2026.
President Aleksandar Vucic and Zelenskyy signed an agricultural memorandum and pledged a free-trade deal, while Serbia kept its non-sanctions stance toward Russia.
The leaders discussed infrastructure projects, including ports and railways, to boost economic ties.
Serbia pledged reconstruction aid for Ukraine and aims to seal a free-trade deal by end-2026.

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Zelenskyy Visits Serbia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first official state visit to Serbia on August 8, 2026.
Kosovo officials condemned Zelenskyy’s statement that Ukraine does not recognize Kosovo’s independence and removed a Ukrainian flag in Pristina on August 9.
Serbia pledged two million euros to aid Ukraine’s energy sector and rebuild war-damaged cities.
Zelenskyy discussed the Danube Corridor and logistics projects with Serbian Prime Minister Duro Macut.

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Kosovo officials condemned Zelensky’s reaffirmation that Ukraine does not recognize Kosovo’s independence, describing the stance as deeply disappointing.
The following day, Kosovo authorities removed a large Ukrainian flag from a building in Pristina to protest Zelensky’s statement.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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Zelenskyy Visits Serbia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first official state visit to Serbia on August 8, 2026.
President Aleksandar Vucic and Zelenskyy signed an agricultural memorandum and pledged a free-trade deal, while Serbia kept its non-sanctions stance toward Russia.
The leaders discussed infrastructure projects, including ports and railways, to boost economic ties.
Serbia pledged reconstruction aid for Ukraine and aims to seal a free-trade deal by end-2026.

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