Zelensky in Belgrade: Vučić Refused to Let Serbia Foot Putin’s Bill

Serbia has traditionally been one of Moscow’s staunchest allies. Vučić knew exactly what that would cost him at home. Receiving Zelensky in Belgrade showed that Serbia understands where it must stand.

The Ukrainian president’s first official visit to Serbia sends a political signal to Moscow and Brussels. But there is little evidence that Belgrade is preparing to abandon its long-running balancing act or impose sanctions on Russia.