Serbia told not to block Kosovo, adopt EU’s Russia position
The German MEP from the CDU party, who is currently visiting Belgrade where he late on Wednesday (July 13) met with PM-designate Aleksandar Vucic, further stressed that the task of Serbia was to align its security and foreign policy with that of the EU “also when it comes to Russia.” “Serbia has traditionally strong economic, social and cultural ties with Russia. However, Russia unilaterally changes European borders...
“Protests meant to destabilize Balkans” – Russian official
The United Russia General Council deputy secretary has said that it is “well known who and how is initiating ‘non-violent protests’ in the former Yugoslavia.” Sergei Zheleznyak, who also serves as deputy chair of the State Duma, said that such protests have also happened in Ukraine and in many other countries, “and it is known what tragic consequences they have had.” “It is obvious that the...
Balkans fear Brexit will delay EU dream
Balkan countries hoping to join the European Union fear their journey to membership of a club they see as offering prosperity and stability will face delays and uncertainty now that Britain has voted to leave. Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, which endured war and upheaval in the 1990s, are all at different stages in joining the 28-nation EU. The immediate reaction in Balkan capitals to Britain’s...
United Russia party “secures” Balkans: Sovereignty and neutrality
Russia’s ruling United Russia has signed a cooperation declaration with representatives of parties from Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia, Macedonia and Bulgaria. The document’s signatories advocate the creation of a militarily neutral territory in the Balkans. The signatories point out that as part of a “reduction of international tensions,” it is especially significant for Southeastern Europe “to develop the...
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