Serbia's President Reaffirms Refusal to Sanction Russia Following Call with Putin

Aleksandar Vucic emphasizes Serbia's sovereignty and thanks Russia for favorable gas supplies amid EU membership aspirations.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time in over two years, discussing bilateral relations and gas supplies.
Vucic reiterated Serbia's stance against imposing sanctions on Russia despite pressure from Western countries, citing national interest.
Serbia remains reliant on Russian natural gas, although it plans to diversify its energy sources in the future.
The phone call coincided with the 80th anniversary of Belgrade's liberation from Nazi occupation, a date marked by pro-Russian sentiment in Serbia.
Serbia continues to navigate its historical ties with Russia while pursuing European Union membership.