May 19, 2025

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Ursula von der Leyen canceled a meeting with the Serbian Prime Minister because of the Russian Minister


The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, canceled a planned meeting with the Serbian Prime Minister due to his meeting with Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov.

About this how reports BB.LV, said the ambassador EU in Belgrade Emmanuel Joffre. According to the diplomat, the dialogue between the Serbian prime minister and the Russian minister indicates Belgrade’s intention to strengthen economic relations with Moscow.

Earlier, Aleksandar Vucic, President of Serbia, said that the country would not change its path to membership in the European Union. He stressed that Belgrade is “working diligently” on European integration and expects positive results. At the same time, noting that, as an independent and sovereign country, Serbia will adhere to its own foreign policy and will never impose sanctions against Russia.



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