Serbia continues to walk the tightrope
It seemed that a strong and unified western reaction to the Russian aggression against Ukraine would prevent Serbia from continuing its policy of balancing between East and West. Belgrade, aspiring (at least declaratively) to membership in the European Union, would subsequently be forced to decrease its cooperation with Russia. Yet Serbia’s leadership has been able to avoid introducing sanctions against Russia and keep its good relations with Moscow, while at the same time fostering an image among western politicians as a guarantor of stability in the region.
September 11, 2023 -
Marta Szpala
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The war in Ukraine has enabled Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to enhance his position internationally as a guarantor of Serbia’s pro-West orientation. Photo: Fotosr52 / Shutterstock