Zelenskyy concludes Belgrade visit as Serbia reasserts support for Ukrainian sovereignty

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has concluded a two-day visit to Belgrade, where he met Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to discuss European integration and bilateral relations.

Following the signing of a bilateral memorandum, Vučić emphasized that Serbia respects Ukraine's territorial integrity under the UN Charter and confirmed that Belgrade would not block Kyiv's European Union ambitions. Zelenskyy similarly expressed gratitude for Serbia's support and noted that the EU "must not lose Serbia."

Addresses during the summit focused primarily on diplomatic alignment. Vučić stated that he did not discuss "any military cooperation" with Zelenskyy, while expressing hope for a swift end to the conflict.

The visit triggered varied reactions across the region. Commentators noted internal political divisions in Serbia and potential European pressure, while Russian media framed the meeting as Vučić attempting to secure Western backing ahead of upcoming domestic elections.

Sources: Beta, Danas, HRT Vijesti, Klix, N1.