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Serbia's Vucic expects new gas deal with Russia by end of September
InterfaxLO·RS · RU·3 days ago
Serbia is in final stages of negotiating an extension of its gas supply contract with Russia, aiming for a long-term deal. This move underscores Belgrade's continued energy dependence on Moscow, which complicates its EU accession path and may signal a strategic pivot away from European alignment.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation next week, reportedly following a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding a gas agreement and NIS oil company. Vucic intends to seek the Prime Minister post, a move assessed as an attempt to consolidate power. The gas deal with Russia, offering discounted rates, deepens Serbia's energy ties with Moscow, complicating its EU integration efforts.