The Latest Breaking News from Serbia

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 travelling to Serbia were a "hostile action."

Reuters · Jun 6, 2022

Russia's Lavrov cancels Serbia trip after countries close airspace

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was forced to cancel a visit to Serbia on Monday after several of its neighbours prevented his plane from passing through their airspace, officials said.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2022

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov forced to cancel trip to Serbia as flight ban takes effect

Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov was forced to cancel a planned trip to Serbia after three of its neighbours refused access to their airspace following the war in Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2022

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

The Independent UK · May 31, 2022

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

The Independent UK · May 29, 2022

India’s rowers impress at World Cup 1

Olympians Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh replicated their Tokyo Games performance in light-weight men’s doubles sculls while the quartet of Jaswinder Singh, Bheem Singh, Punit Kumar and Ashish gave India its best result in the men’s four at the Rowing World Cup 1 in Belgrade, Serbia, on Sunday.

The Times of India · May 29, 2022

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.

Reuters · May 29, 2022

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.

Reuters · May 29, 2022

Asiad pressure off, Indian rowers eye strong outing in World Cups

Indian rowers will look to make the most of the opportunity when they compete in World Cup 1 in Belgrade, Serbia, from Friday.

The Times of India · May 27, 2022

Medvedev reaches third round at French Open as eighth seed Pliskova crashes out

Second seed Daniil Medvedev advanced to the last 32 at the French Open for the second consecutive year following a straight sets win over Laslo Djere from Serbia.

Radio France Internationale · May 26, 2022