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Serbia's Vucic expects difficult talks with Kosovo, but emphasises need for stability

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he expected difficult talks with Kosovo's Prime minister on Thursday because the western Balkan neighbours disagree on almost everything but said peace and stability were crucially important.

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NATO says it is ready to step up forces if Serbia-Kosovo tensions escalate

NATO will increase its peacekeeping force in Kosovo if there is an escalation of tensions with neighbouring Serbia, the alliance's chief said on Wednesday on the eve of EU-facilitated talks between the estranged western Balkan neighbours.

Reuters

EU to host Serbia-Kosovo talks in Brussels amid tensions

Wartime rivals Serbia and Kosovo will hold high-level crisis talks which the European Union mediators hope will de-escalate growing tensions in the Balkans

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What’s behind the renewed tensions between Serbia and Kosovo?

Ethnic Serbs in Kosovo have protested against new identity document and car registration plate requirements.

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Kosovo delays measure stirring tensions with minority Serbs

Kosovo’s authorities have postponed a decision to implement a law on vehicle license plates and identity documents after minority Serbs rioted by blocking roads, turning on air raid sirens and firing their guns into the air

The Independent UK

Serbia's parliament convenes some 4 months after election

Serbia’s new parliament has convened for its first session, some four months after an election that reaffirmed the domination of autocratic President Aleksandar Vucic and his right-wing populists

The Independent UK

Kosovo delays planned Serbian border rules after tensions rise

Tensions arise after Pristina asks people entering Kosovo with Serbian IDs to replace them with a temporary document.

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Spanish PM Sanchez opens Balkan tour with visit to Serbia

Spain’s prime minister has kicked off his tour of the Western Balkans with a visit to Serbia

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Egypt, Serbia Agree to Boost Political, Economic Cooperation

Egypt and Serbia on Wednesday agreed to boost political, economic and other cooperation as the two countries look for ways to deal with the global impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi was in Serbia on a three-day visit this week — the first in more…

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Serbia, Egypt agree to boost cooperation amid war in Ukraine

Egypt and Serbia have agreed to boost political, economic and other cooperation as the two countries look for ways to deal with the global impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Bulgaria's no-confidence vote could hamper EU expansion

Lawmakers in Bulgaria are set to vote on a no-confidence motion against the country’s coalition government

The Independent UK

Russia’s Lavrov cancelled visit a ‘diplomatic scandal’ for Serbia

Three NATO members shut down their airspace to the Russian foreign minister’s plane, forcing him to cancel his trip.

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Russia Says Ban on Lavrov’s Plane a ‘Hostile Action’

The Kremlin on Monday said airspace closures by three eastern European countries which prevented Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov from traveling to Serbia were a "hostile action." Countries surrounding Serbia - Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro - closed their airspace to an official plane that would have carried Moscow's top…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian minister's visit canceled after overflight refusal

Serbia says that a planned visit by Russia’s foreign minister to the Balkan country will not take place

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Serb president pledges EU course, hints Russia sanctions

Aleksandar Vucic has been sworn in for his second 5-yar term as Serbia’s president, pledging to keep the Balkan country on its European Union membership path and hinting that a new government might consider joining Western sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine

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Serbia ignores EU sanctions, secures gas deal with Putin

The Serbian populist president has announced that he has secured an “extremely favorable” gas deal with Russia

Reuters

Serbia's Vucic says agreed 3-year gas supply contract with Putin

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday he had agreed a new three-year gas supply contract in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Russia, Serbian presidents agree on further gas supplies - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic agreed in a phone call on Sunday that Russia will continue supplying natural gas to Serbia and the two countries will bolster their partnership, the Kremlin said.

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EU's Michel says will support Serbia's speedier accession to EU

European Council President Charles Michel said on Thursday the European Union would support a speedier accession of Serbia into the wealthy bloc and help the Balkan country dependent on Russian gas and oil to diversify its energy supplies.

Al Jazeera

‘This game is up’: Serbia urged to take a stand on Ukraine’s war

Belgrade enjoys warm ties with Moscow but in recent weeks, pro-government tabloids have turned on Putin.

Reuters

Serbia must push on with reforms to join EU, says Germany's Scholz

Serbia must press ahead with reforms, including on media freedom, to realise its ambition of joining the European Union, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday, adding he wanted all Western Balkans countries to become members.

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Germany's Scholz Says Putin 'Completely Miscalculated' War against Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday Russian President Vladimir Putin has "completely miscalculated with his brutal war of aggression against Ukraine" because it has led NATO to strengthen its eastern flank, resulted in comprehensive sanctions against Russia, and prompted large-scale military support for the Ukrainian side. Scholz added that…

The Independent UK

Serbia displays Chinese missiles amid concerns in Balkans

Serbia has displayed a recently delivered sophisticated Chinese anti-aircraft missile system at an event at a military airport near Belgrade, the capital

Reuters

Serbia shows off new Chinese missiles in display of military power

Serbia on Saturday showed off its new Chinese-made surface-to-air missiles and other military hardware purchased from both Russia and the West, as the country seeks to perform a delicate balancing act over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

US urges Serbia to join sanctions against its ally Russia

A U.S. Senate delegation has urged Serbia to join the rest of Europe and impose sanctions against Russia for its bloody campaign in Ukraine

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