Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow to discuss “further improving the Serbian-Russian strategic partnership,” the Serbian government said in a statement on August 14. “Vulin repeated that he is proud that Serbia is not part of the anti-Russian hysteria” and that Belgrade has not joined the Western sanctions on Moscow imposed in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the statement said. Vulin, who is sanctioned by the United States, is on his second official visit to Russia since he joined the Serbian government on May 2. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Balkan service, click here.
Serbian Deputy PM Discusses Improving Belgrade's Ties With Russia In Lavrov Meeting
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