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Serbian and Ukrainian leaders discuss EU accession and trade in Belgrade

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Posted Aug 9, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-09-1330
Serbian and Ukrainian leaders discuss EU accession and trade in Belgrade
Photo: Danas

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Aleksandar Vučić discussed trade and EU integration in Belgrade, while Vučić ruled out military cooperation.

Following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's arrival in Belgrade, discussions with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić focused on bilateral trade and mutual support for European Union integration.

During joint press statements, Vučić confirmed that both nations support each other's territorial integrity and pledged that Serbia would not block Ukraine's EU accession. However, Vučić emphasized that their talks did not involve any military cooperation, expressing hope for a swift end to the conflict. Observers noted that while the visit serves as a diplomatic signal to Western allies, the Serbian leadership avoided explicit condemnation of Russia's actions.

The visit highlights Belgrade's delicate balance between seeking EU membership and maintaining ties with Moscow, amid internal political divisions within Serbia.

Sources: Beta, Danas, HRT Vijesti, Klix, Vijesti.

How outlets assessed this

  • Aug 9, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC
    • Danas Skeptical Emphasized that Vučić avoided directly condemning Russia while using the visit to send diplomatic signals to Western partners.
    • HRT Vijesti Cautious Framed the visit as driven by EU pressure on Belgrade, highlighting internal political controversy and contradictory messaging in Serbia.
    • Klix Supportive Highlighted mutual commitments to territorial integrity and mutual backing on their respective pathways toward European Union accession.

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