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Vucic expects cooperation with Russia to strengthen after Serbia's parliamentary elections

On the day of Serbia's parliamentary elections, Aleksandar Vucic expressed hope for strengthening cooperation with Russia and thanked Vladimir Putin and Robert Fico for their support. According to polls, the main rivals are the opposition 'Student List' and the 'United Serbia' coalition. A Russian Academy of Sciences expert believes that even if the opposition wins, relations with Russia will not deteriorate sharply.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

Early voting begins in Serbia's parliamentary elections

Polling stations opened in Serbia on Sunday for early parliamentary elections: 6.45 million voters are choosing 250 deputies to the National Assembly. The elections are taking place against the backdrop of student protests and a political crisis, after which President Aleksandar Vucic resigned in September and now seeks to return to power as prime minister.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Montenegro moves to settle disputes with Croatia that threaten its EU accession

Montenegro has adopted a series of legislative measures to resolve bilateral disputes with Croatia, which earlier sent the EU a list of eight grievances. The issues include the Morinj camp memorial plaque, the name of a swimming pool in Kotor, the search for the remains of 14 war victims and a border dispute. Germany is urging Croatia to reach a swift settlement so as not to derail Montenegro's EU accession by 2028.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
World

Croatia sets eight demands for Montenegro, threatening its EU accession by 2028

Croatia has sent EU governments a document with eight conditions for Montenegro, including compensation for the Morinj camp detainees, the fate of 14 missing persons, property disputes, the return of the sailing ship Jadran and border settlement. Zagreb is blocking four negotiation chapters, although Montenegro has already closed 21 of 33 and is considered the frontrunner for EU accession by 2028.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read