Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić will attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9. He will represent Serbia at the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over fascism. This visit underscores Serbia's unique position amidst global tensions.
Vučić stated he would likely travel alone to avoid potential repercussions for other organizations. He aims to discuss a new gas arrangement for Serbia with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The current gas arrangement needs to be signed by May 30.
The discussions will also address the Russian majority-owned oil company NIS. Vučić also plans to engage with U.S. Republican Party representatives and EU leaders. EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos is scheduled to visit Belgrade in late April.
The visit highlights Serbia's balancing act between its European aspirations and its relationship with Russia. The outcome of the gas arrangement talks will be crucial for Serbia's energy security. It remains to be seen how these discussions will impact Serbia's relations with the EU and the US.